Enrollment
1,023
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Andover, MA
North Andover Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Andover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250870001398
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Andover Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,023
- students enrolled
North Andover Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Andover Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Andover Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Andover Middle
North Andover Middle is a large middle school in North Andover, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,023 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students) and Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students) alongside North Andover Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Andover Middle compares
North Andover Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, North Andover Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Andover, which includes North Andover Middle.
$18,510
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 9.2%
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.
How North Andover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie L Sargent School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Andover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,023 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Andover Middle
How many students attend North Andover Middle?
North Andover Middle has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Andover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Andover Middle is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Andover Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Andover Middle is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Andover Middle?
North Andover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Andover Middle rank among public schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, North Andover Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in North Andover, 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 North Andover on the city page.
Is North Andover Middle a good school?
North Andover Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Andover?
Besides North Andover Middle, North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students), Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students), and Annie L Sargent School (441 students). See the North Andover district page for the complete list.
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