Enrollment
671
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250987001564
Central Middle — Quincy, MA
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Quincy · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Middle reports 671 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 168 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Quincy spends $24,201 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.3% from local sources (property taxes), 27.1% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$24,201
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 671 Top 81% in Massachusetts — larger than 19% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250987001564
Student demographics
Asian 51.6%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 51.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 168:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.6%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy, which includes Central Middle.
$24,201
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 27.1%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quincy, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 15.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is Asian at 51.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Quincy, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.