- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwell, MA
Norwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250903001456
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwell Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Norwell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 509
- students enrolled
Norwell Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwell, MA.
School address
District: Norwell · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250903001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Norwell Middle School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250903001456 · Norwell, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwell High (601 students)
Norwell Middle School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Norwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwell High
Norwell High
601 students
- William G Vina
William G Vinal
556 students
- Grace Farrar C
Grace Farrar Cole
528 students
- This school
Norwell Middle School
509 students
What this shows Norwell Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwell Middle School compares
Norwell 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,734
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Norwell Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Norwell reports $19,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William G Vinal | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Farrar Cole | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwell Middle School
How many students attend Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwell Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Norwell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Norwell Middle School rank among public schools in Norwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwell, 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 Norwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwell?
Besides Norwell Middle School, Norwell also operates Norwell High (601 students), William G Vinal (556 students), and Grace Farrar Cole (528 students). See the Norwell district page for the complete list.