- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutland, MA
Central Tree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Tree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251188001280
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Tree Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 369
- students enrolled
Central Tree Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Tree Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rutland, MA.
School address
District: Wachusett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251188001280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central Tree Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251188001280 · Rutland, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students)
Central Tree Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Central Tree Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wachusett Regi
Wachusett Regional High
1,779 students
- Mountview Midd
Mountview Middle
773 students
- Dawson 487
Dawson
487 students
- Leroy E.Mayo 472
Leroy E.Mayo
472 students
- Paxton Center 448
Paxton Center
448 students
- This school 369
Central Tree Middle
369 students
What this shows Central Tree Middle reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Tree Middle compares
Central Tree Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Central Tree Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Wachusett reports $17,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Tree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountview Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy E.Mayo | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paxton Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Tree Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Tree Middle
How many students attend Central Tree Middle?
Central Tree Middle has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutland, MA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Tree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Tree Middle is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Tree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Tree Middle is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Rutland, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Tree Middle?
Central Tree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Tree Middle rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Tree Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rutland, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wachusett?
Besides Central Tree Middle, Wachusett also operates Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students), Mountview Middle (773 students), and Dawson (487 students). See the Wachusett district page for the complete list.