Enrollment
799
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250735001143
Furnace Brook Middle — Marshfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Furnace Brook Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 55
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: Marshfield · 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)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Furnace Brook Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Furnace Brook Middle reports 799 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 78.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 160 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marshfield spends $20,181 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.8% from local sources (property taxes), 33.0% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), 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 Furnace Brook Middle 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 87% | — | — |
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$20,181
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 160 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 799 Top 87% in Massachusetts — larger than 13% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 78.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250735001143
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 160:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.0%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield, which includes Furnace Brook Middle.
$20,181
Per student
-29%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.8%
State 33.0%
Federal 7.2%
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
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Furnace Brook Middle
How many students attend Furnace Brook Middle?
Furnace Brook Middle has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furnace Brook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Furnace Brook Middle is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Furnace Brook Middle?
The largest demographic group at Furnace Brook Middle is White at 89.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marshfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Furnace Brook Middle?
Furnace Brook Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) 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.