- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalton, MA
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nessacus Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250339000466
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nessacus Regional Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 353
- students enrolled
Nessacus Regional Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nessacus Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dalton, MA.
School address
District: Central Berkshire · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250339000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Nessacus Regional Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 250339000466 · Dalton, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Craneville (458 students)
Nessacus Regional Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Nessacus Regional Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craneville
Craneville
458 students
- Wahconah Regio
Wahconah Regional High
450 students
- This school
Nessacus Regional Middle School
353 students
- Kittredge
Kittredge
185 students
- Becket Washing 91
Becket Washington School
91 students
What this shows Nessacus Regional Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nessacus Regional Middle School compares
Nessacus Regional 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$21,061
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Nessacus Regional Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Central Berkshire reports $21,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nessacus Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craneville | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahconah Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kittredge | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Becket Washington School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nessacus Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nessacus Regional Middle School
How many students attend Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Nessacus Regional Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nessacus Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nessacus Regional Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nessacus Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nessacus Regional Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Dalton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nessacus Regional Middle School?
Nessacus Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Nessacus Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nessacus Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dalton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Berkshire?
Besides Nessacus Regional Middle School, Central Berkshire also operates Craneville (458 students), Wahconah Regional High (450 students), and Kittredge (185 students). See the Central Berkshire district page for the complete list.