Enrollment
665
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holbrook, MA
Holbrook Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Holbrook Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250615000878
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holbrook Middle High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 665
- students enrolled
Holbrook Middle High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holbrook · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250615000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holbrook Middle High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holbrook Middle High School
Holbrook Middle High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holbrook, Massachusetts, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Holbrook spends $17,976 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Holbrook's public schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy (685 students): Holbrook Middle High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.7:1).
Its district, Holbrook, also runs John F Kennedy (685 students).
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 Holbrook Middle High School compares
Holbrook Middle High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,976
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 37.3%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Holbrook Middle High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook, which includes Holbrook Middle High School.
$17,976
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 Holbrook Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holbrook Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Holbrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holbrook Middle High School
How many students attend Holbrook Middle High School?
Holbrook Middle High School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holbrook, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle High School is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holbrook Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Holbrook Middle High School is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Holbrook, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holbrook Middle High School?
Holbrook Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Holbrook Middle High School a good school?
Holbrook Middle High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Holbrook?
Besides Holbrook Middle High School, Holbrook also operates John F Kennedy (685 students). See the Holbrook district page for the complete list.
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