Enrollment
586
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250756002062
Milton Fuller Roberts — Medford, MA
Federal NCES profile for Milton Fuller Roberts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
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: Medford · 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)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milton Fuller Roberts compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Milton Fuller Roberts reports 586 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 586 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medford spends $26,811 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.5% from local sources (property taxes), 26.2% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Milton Fuller Roberts 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 73% | — | — |
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,811
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 586 Top 73% in Massachusetts — larger than 27% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250756002062
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 11.5%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 586:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford, which includes Milton Fuller Roberts.
$26,811
Per student
-6%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.4%
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
- 9.8:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Milton Fuller Roberts
How many students attend Milton Fuller Roberts?
Milton Fuller Roberts has 586 students enrolled. It is a other school in Medford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Fuller Roberts?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Fuller Roberts is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Fuller Roberts?
The largest demographic group at Milton Fuller Roberts is White at 58.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Medford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Fuller Roberts?
Milton Fuller Roberts has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.