- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dorchester, MA
Frederick Pilot Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Pilot Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250279002013
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Pilot Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #9 of 29
- public schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 215
- students enrolled
Frederick Pilot Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Pilot Middle School ranks #9 of 29 public schools in Dorchester, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frederick Pilot Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 250279002013 · Dorchester, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 5.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Frederick Pilot Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Frederick Pilot Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 215
Frederick Pilot Middle School
215 students
What this shows Frederick Pilot Middle School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Pilot Middle School compares
Frederick Pilot 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 58% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$36,906
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
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 38.1%
Asian 2.3%
White 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Frederick Pilot Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Pilot Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Pilot Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Pilot Middle School
How many students attend Frederick Pilot Middle School?
Frederick Pilot Middle School has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dorchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Pilot Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Pilot Middle School is 5.2:1, which is 58% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 67% 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Pilot Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Dorchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Pilot Middle School?
Frederick Pilot Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School rank among public schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Pilot Middle School ranks #9 of 29 public schools in Dorchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dorchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Frederick Pilot Middle School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.