- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Townsend, MA
North Middlesex Regional
Federal NCES profile for North Middlesex Regional, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250879001415
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middlesex Regional earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Townsend · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 711
- students enrolled
North Middlesex Regional has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middlesex Regional ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Townsend, MA.
School address
District: North Middlesex · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250879001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
North Middlesex Regional held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 250879001415 · Townsend, MA High · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Varnum Brook (606 students)
North Middlesex Regional held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
North Middlesex Regional in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Middlesex Regional
711 students
- Varnum Brook
Varnum Brook
606 students
- Nissitissit Mi
Nissitissit Middle School
494 students
- Hawthorne Broo
Hawthorne Brook
449 students
- Spaulding Memo
Spaulding Memorial
413 students
- Ashby Elementa 152
Ashby Elementary
152 students
What this shows North Middlesex Regional reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middlesex Regional compares
North Middlesex Regional 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$19,775
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, North Middlesex Regional is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
District finance for North Middlesex reports $19,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middlesex Regional Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Brook | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nissitissit Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Brook | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashby Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middlesex Regional's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middlesex Regional
How many students attend North Middlesex Regional?
North Middlesex Regional has 711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Townsend, MA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middlesex Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middlesex Regional is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middlesex Regional?
The largest demographic group at North Middlesex Regional is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Townsend, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middlesex Regional?
North Middlesex Regional has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middlesex Regional rank among public schools in Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middlesex Regional ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Townsend, 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 North Middlesex?
Besides North Middlesex Regional, North Middlesex also operates Varnum Brook (606 students), Nissitissit Middle School (494 students), and Hawthorne Brook (449 students). See the North Middlesex district page for the complete list.