- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrence, MA
Oliver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250666002805
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Middle School earns 28/100 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 3
- middle schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 348
- students enrolled
Oliver Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oliver Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 250666002805 · Lawrence, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Oliver Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Oliver Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 348
Oliver Middle School
348 students
What this shows Oliver Middle School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Middle School compares
Oliver 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$23,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
African American 1.1%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Oliver Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrence
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Middle School
How many students attend Oliver Middle School?
Oliver Middle School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle School is 12:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% 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 Oliver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Middle School?
Oliver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Oliver Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Oliver Middle School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.