- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterbury, CT
North End Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North End Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090483001115
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North End Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North End Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North End Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
North End Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 090483001115 · Waterbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 8.4:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
North End Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
North End Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby High Sc
Crosby High School
1,453 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,391 students
- Wilby High Sch
Wilby High School
1,196 students
- Michael F. Wal
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
1,059 students
- West Side Midd
West Side Middle School
848 students
- This school
North End Middle School
766 students
What this shows North End Middle School reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How North End Middle School compares
North End Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 134% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$20,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
African American 22.8%
White 5.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, North End Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North End Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North End Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Waterbury
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about North End Middle School
How many students attend North End Middle School?
North End Middle School has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North End Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North End Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North End Middle School?
85.3% of students at North End Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North End Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North End Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North End Middle School?
North End Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North End Middle School rank among middle schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, North End Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides North End Middle School, Waterbury School District also operates Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), and Wilby High School (1,196 students). See the Waterbury School District district page for the complete list.