Enrollment
510
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250000102003
Quabbin Regional Middle School — Barre, MA
Federal NCES profile for Quabbin Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Quabbin · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quabbin Regional Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Quabbin Regional Middle School reports 510 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Quabbin spends $20,593 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.6% from local sources (property taxes), 49.4% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Quabbin Regional Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,593
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 291 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 510 Top 65% in Massachusetts — larger than 35% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250000102003
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.8
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quabbin, which includes Quabbin Regional Middle School.
$20,593
Per student
-28%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.4%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Quabbin Regional Middle School
How many students attend Quabbin Regional Middle School?
Quabbin Regional Middle School has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barre, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quabbin Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quabbin Regional Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quabbin Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Quabbin Regional Middle School is White at 85.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barre, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quabbin Regional Middle School?
Quabbin Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.