- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brockton, MA
Plouffe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plouffe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250309002691
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plouffe Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Brockton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 627
- students enrolled
Plouffe Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plouffe Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, MA.
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250309002691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Plouffe Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 250309002691 · Brockton, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Brockton High (3,598 students)
Plouffe Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Plouffe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brockton High
Brockton High
3,598 students
- Edgar B Davis 1,009
Edgar B Davis
1,009 students
- Louis F Angelo 875
Louis F Angelo Elementary
875 students
- Oscar F Raymon 864
Oscar F Raymond
864 students
- Manthala Georg 838
Manthala George Jr. School
838 students
- This school 627
Plouffe Middle School
627 students
What this shows Plouffe Middle School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plouffe Middle School compares
Plouffe 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$24,465
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
African American 41.6%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Plouffe Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brockton reports $24,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plouffe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar B Davis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F Raymond | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manthala George Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plouffe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Brockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ashfield Middle School
Standard public school
474 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North Middle School
Standard public school
427 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
East Middle School
Standard public school
421 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
South Middle School
Standard public school
398 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plouffe Middle School
How many students attend Plouffe Middle School?
Plouffe Middle School has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brockton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plouffe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plouffe Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plouffe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plouffe Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Brockton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plouffe Middle School?
Plouffe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Plouffe Middle School rank among middle schools in Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Plouffe Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, 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 Brockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brockton?
Besides Plouffe Middle School, Brockton also operates Brockton High (3,598 students), Edgar B Davis (1,009 students), and Louis F Angelo Elementary (875 students). See the Brockton district page for the complete list.