Enrollment
996
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkinton, MA
Hopkinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkinton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250633000468
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkinton Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hopkinton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 996
- students enrolled
Hopkinton Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinton Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hopkinton, MA.
School address
District: Hopkinton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250633000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkinton Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkinton Middle School
Hopkinton Middle School is a large middle school in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, enrolling 996 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Massachusetts schools and 23% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 92% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hopkinton spends $17,564 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students) and Hopkins Elementary School (682 students) alongside Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton Middle School compares
Hopkinton 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,564
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 55.1%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Hopkinton Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton, which includes Hopkinton Middle School.
$17,564
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 4.1%
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 Hopkinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marathon Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkinton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkinton Middle School
How many students attend Hopkinton Middle School?
Hopkinton Middle School has 996 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkinton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkinton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkinton Middle School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Hopkinton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkinton Middle School?
Hopkinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hopkinton Middle School rank among public schools in Hopkinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinton Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton on the city page.
Is Hopkinton Middle School a good school?
Hopkinton Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Hopkinton?
Besides Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students), Hopkins Elementary School (682 students), and Elmwood (648 students). See the Hopkinton district page for the complete list.
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