- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blackstone, MA
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250271501082
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Blackstone · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 487
- students enrolled
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blackstone, MA.
School address
District: Blackstone-Millville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250271501082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 250271501082 · Blackstone, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Millville Rhs (534 students)
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackstone Mil
Blackstone Millville Rhs
534 students
- This school
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
487 students
- Millville Elem
Millville Elementary
459 students
- A F Maloney
A F Maloney
256 students
- John F Kennedy 109
John F Kennedy Elementary
109 students
What this shows Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School compares
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$19,649
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Blackstone-Millville reports $19,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Millville Rhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A F Maloney | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
How many students attend Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School?
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School has 487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blackstone, MA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Blackstone, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School?
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School rank among public schools in Blackstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blackstone, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blackstone-Millville?
Besides Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School, Blackstone-Millville also operates Blackstone Millville Rhs (534 students), Millville Elementary (459 students), and A F Maloney (256 students). See the Blackstone-Millville district page for the complete list.