Enrollment
421
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250309000389
East Middle School — Brockton, MA
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
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: Brockton · 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)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Middle School reports 421 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 41% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 105 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brockton spends $24,398 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.2% from local sources (property taxes), 76.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), 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 East Middle School 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | — | — |
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,398
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 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.
Overview
Enrollment 421 Top 52% in Massachusetts — larger than 48% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 9.4:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250309000389
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 105:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.8%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brockton, which includes East Middle School.
$24,398
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 76.3%
Federal 17.5%
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
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brockton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.