- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fitchburg, MA
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250489001523
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Memorial Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250489001523 · Fitchburg, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitchburg High (1,220 students)
Memorial Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitchburg High
Fitchburg High
1,220 students
- Mckay Elementa
Mckay Elementary School
754 students
- Reingold Eleme
Reingold Elementary
679 students
- Arthur M Longs
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
614 students
- Crocker Elemen
Crocker Elementary
610 students
- This school
Memorial Middle School
601 students
What this shows Memorial Middle School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$19,723
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 27.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Memorial Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Fitchburg reports $19,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crocker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Fitchburg
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fitchburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides Memorial Middle School, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.