Enrollment
1,698
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250005501260 Charter school
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School — Malden, MA
Federal NCES profile for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
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
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)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mystic Valley Regional Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School reports 1,698 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 96.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1061 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mystic Valley Regional Charter (District) spends $16,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.3% from local sources (property taxes), 8.8% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mystic Valley Regional Charter 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,698 | top 98% | — | — |
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$16,154
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 1061 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,698 Top 98% in Massachusetts — larger than 2% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250005501260
Student demographics
Asian 32.7%
White 32.5%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 32.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.6
Students per counselor 1061:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.1%
In-school suspensions 112
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mystic Valley Regional Charter (District), which includes Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.
$16,154
Per student
-43%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 8.8%
Federal 4.9%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
How many students attend Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School has 1,698 students enrolled. It is a other school in Malden, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is 16.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is Asian at 32.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Malden, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.