Enrollment
382
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lunenburg, MA
Lunenburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lunenburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250708002870
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lunenburg Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lunenburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 382
- students enrolled
Lunenburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA.
School address
District: Lunenburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250708002870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lunenburg Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lunenburg Middle School
Lunenburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1910 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lunenburg spends $17,347 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students) and Lunenburg Primary School (374 students) alongside Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg Middle School compares
Lunenburg 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$17,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lunenburg Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lunenburg, which includes Lunenburg Middle School.
$17,347
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 Lunenburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Advanced Community Experience Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lunenburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~382 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg Middle School
How many students attend Lunenburg Middle School?
Lunenburg Middle School has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lunenburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lunenburg Middle School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lunenburg Middle School?
Lunenburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lunenburg Middle School rank among public schools in Lunenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg on the city page.
Is Lunenburg Middle School a good school?
Lunenburg Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Lunenburg?
Besides Lunenburg Middle School, Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students), Lunenburg Primary School (374 students), and Turkey Hill Elementary School (345 students). See the Lunenburg district page for the complete list.
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