Enrollment
1,187
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251284002948
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School — Weymouth, MA
Federal NCES profile for Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Weymouth · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maria Weston Chapman Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School reports 1,187 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 111.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weymouth spends $39,513 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.3% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maria Weston Chapman Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$39,513
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 1,187 Top 95% in Massachusetts — larger than 5% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 111.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251284002948
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weymouth, which includes Maria Weston Chapman Middle School.
$39,513
Per student
+39%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+103%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.3%
Federal 8.9%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
How many students attend Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Weymouth, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is White at 61.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Weymouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.