Enrollment
576
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburnham, MA
Overlook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250204000831
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ashburnham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 576
- students enrolled
Overlook Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashburnham, MA.
School address
District: Ashburnham-Westminster · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250204000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overlook Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overlook Middle School
Overlook Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ashburnham-Westminster spends $15,602 per pupil, 31% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ashburnham-Westminster also operates Oakmont Regional High School (633 students) and Briggs Elementary (461 students) alongside Overlook Middle School.
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 Overlook Middle School compares
Overlook Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$15,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Overlook Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashburnham-Westminster, which includes Overlook Middle School.
$15,602
Per student
-31%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Overlook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmont Regional High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westminster Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meetinghouse School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Overlook Middle School
How many students attend Overlook Middle School?
Overlook Middle School has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburnham, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Ashburnham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Middle School?
Overlook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Overlook Middle School rank among public schools in Ashburnham?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham on the city page.
Is Overlook Middle School a good school?
Overlook Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Ashburnham-Westminster?
Besides Overlook Middle School, Ashburnham-Westminster also operates Oakmont Regional High School (633 students), Briggs Elementary (461 students), and Westminster Elementary (375 students). See the Ashburnham-Westminster district page for the complete list.
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