- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waltham, MA
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John W. Mcdevitt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251200001977
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 618
- students enrolled
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Mcdevitt Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251200001977 · Waltham, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- This school 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- William F. Sta 381
William F. Stanley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows John W. Mcdevitt Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W. Mcdevitt Middle School compares
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$26,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 23.5%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John W. Mcdevitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F. Stanley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W. Mcdevitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Waltham
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
How many students attend John W. Mcdevitt Middle School?
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Mcdevitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W. Mcdevitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W. Mcdevitt Middle School?
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 John W. Mcdevitt Middle School rank among public schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Mcdevitt Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Waltham, 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 Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides John W. Mcdevitt Middle School, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and Northeast Elementary School (527 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.