- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lunenburg Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 250708002870 · Lunenburg, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lunenburg High (452 students)
Lunenburg Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lunenburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lunenburg High
Lunenburg High
452 students
- This school
Lunenburg Middle School
382 students
- Lunenburg Prim
Lunenburg Primary School
374 students
- Turkey Hill El
Turkey Hill Elementary School
345 students
- Advanced Commu 10
Advanced Community Experience Program
10 students
What this shows Lunenburg Middle School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lunenburg Middle School compares
Lunenburg 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Lunenburg reports $18,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.