- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dracut, MA
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Justus C. Richardson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250432001625
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justus C. Richardson Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Dracut · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 916
- students enrolled
Justus C. Richardson Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justus C. Richardson Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dracut, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Justus C. Richardson Middle School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 909 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 250432001625 · Dracut, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dracut Senior High (792 students)
Justus C. Richardson Middle School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 909 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Justus C. Richardson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
916 students
- Dracut Senior
Dracut Senior High
792 students
- Joseph a Campb
Joseph a Campbell Elementary
565 students
- George H. Engl
George H. Englesby Elementary School
520 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
487 students
- Greenmont Aven 211
Greenmont Avenue
211 students
What this shows Justus C. Richardson Middle School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justus C. Richardson Middle School compares
Justus C. Richardson Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Asian 12.0%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Justus C. Richardson Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Dracut reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Justus C. Richardson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dracut Senior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph a Campbell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George H. Englesby Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenmont Avenue | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justus C. Richardson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Justus C. Richardson Middle School
How many students attend Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dracut, MA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Justus C. Richardson Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Justus C. Richardson Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Dracut, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School rank among public schools in Dracut?
By Resource Investment Index, Justus C. Richardson Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dracut, 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 Dracut on the city page.
What other schools are in Dracut?
Besides Justus C. Richardson Middle School, Dracut also operates Dracut Senior High (792 students), Joseph a Campbell Elementary (565 students), and George H. Englesby Elementary School (520 students). See the Dracut district page for the complete list.