Enrollment
773
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251188000888
Mountview Middle — Holden, MA
Federal NCES profile for Mountview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
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: Wachusett · 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)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountview Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mountview Middle reports 773 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 773 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wachusett spends $19,035 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.2% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mountview Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 86% | — | — |
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,035
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 773 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 773 Top 86% in Massachusetts — larger than 14% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251188000888
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 773:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wachusett, which includes Mountview Middle.
$19,035
Per student
-33%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 37.2%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mountview Middle
How many students attend Mountview Middle?
Mountview Middle has 773 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holden, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountview Middle is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mountview Middle is White at 79.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Holden, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountview Middle?
Mountview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.