- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andover, MA
Doherty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Doherty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250195002510
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doherty Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 493
- students enrolled
Doherty Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195002510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Doherty Middle held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 250195002510 · Andover, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 11:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
Doherty Middle held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Doherty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover High
Andover High
1,609 students
- West Elementar 605
West Elementary
605 students
- Bancroft Eleme 522
Bancroft Elementary
522 students
- Andover West M 508
Andover West Middle
508 students
- High Plain Ele 505
High Plain Elementary
505 students
- This school 493
Doherty Middle
493 students
What this shows Doherty Middle reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doherty Middle compares
Doherty 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Doherty Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Andover reports $24,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doherty Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover West Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doherty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Andover
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doherty Middle
How many students attend Doherty Middle?
Doherty Middle has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doherty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Doherty Middle is 11:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doherty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Doherty Middle is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Andover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doherty Middle?
Doherty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doherty Middle rank among middle schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Andover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Doherty Middle, Andover also operates Andover High (1,609 students), West Elementary (605 students), and Bancroft Elementary (522 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.