- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Braintree, MA
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250294000364
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Braintree · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 999
- students enrolled
East Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA.
School address
District: Braintree · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250294000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
East Middle School held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 250294000364 · Braintree, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 13:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Braintree High (1,694 students)
East Middle School held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braintree High
Braintree High
1,694 students
- This school
East Middle School
999 students
- South Middle S 635
South Middle School
635 students
- Liberty 367
Liberty
367 students
- Hollis 365
Hollis
365 students
- Highlands 350
Highlands
350 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East Middle School 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, East Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Braintree reports $19,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollis | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Braintree
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty
Standard public school
367 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hollis
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highlands
Standard public school
350 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Archie T Morrison
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E Flaherty School
Standard public school
290 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 999 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Braintree, MA. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Braintree, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 East Middle School rank among elementary schools in Braintree?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Braintree on the city page.
What other schools are in Braintree?
Besides East Middle School, Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students), South Middle School (635 students), and Liberty (367 students). See the Braintree district page for the complete list.