Enrollment
487
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Blackstone, Massachusetts, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Massachusetts schools and 37% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Blackstone-Millville spends $18,067 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blackstone-Millville also operates Blackstone Millville Rhs (534 students) and Millville Elementary (459 students) alongside Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School compares
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackstone-Millville, which includes Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School.
$18,067
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 46.0%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blackstone on the city page.
Is Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School a good school?
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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