- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brockton, MA
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250309000389
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Brockton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 421
- students enrolled
East Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, MA.
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250309000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
East Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 250309000389 · Brockton, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brockton High (3,598 students)
East Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 32.6 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
- Brockton High
Brockton High
3,598 students
- Edgar B Davis 1,009
Edgar B Davis
1,009 students
- Louis F Angelo 875
Louis F Angelo Elementary
875 students
- Oscar F Raymon 864
Oscar F Raymond
864 students
- Manthala Georg 838
Manthala George Jr. School
838 students
- This school 421
East Middle School
421 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 421 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$24,465
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, East Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brockton reports $24,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgar B Davis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F Raymond | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manthala George Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Brockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Plouffe Middle School
Standard public school
627 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ashfield Middle School
Standard public school
474 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North Middle School
Standard public school
427 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
South Middle School
Standard public school
398 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brockton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 44% 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 East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Brockton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 middle schools in Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, 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 Brockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brockton?
Besides East Middle School, Brockton also operates Brockton High (3,598 students), Edgar B Davis (1,009 students), and Louis F Angelo Elementary (875 students). See the Brockton district page for the complete list.