Enrollment
711
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250879001415
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Townsend · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middlesex Regional compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middlesex Regional
North Middlesex Regional is a mid-sized high school in Townsend, Massachusetts, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Middlesex also operates Varnum Brook (606 students) and Nissitissit Middle School (494 students) alongside North Middlesex Regional.
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 Middlesex Regional compares
North Middlesex Regional on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,769
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Middlesex, which includes North Middlesex Regional.
$19,769
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 40.0%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Townsend on the city page.
Is North Middlesex Regional a good school?
North Middlesex Regional earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 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.
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