Enrollment
626
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holliston, MA
Robert H. Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert H. Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250624001304
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert H. Adams Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Holliston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 626
- students enrolled
Robert H. Adams Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holliston, MA.
School address
District: Holliston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250624001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert H. Adams Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert H. Adams Middle School
Robert H. Adams Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Holliston, Massachusetts, enrolling 626 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 626 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 led by White (78%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Holliston spends $17,189 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Holliston also operates Holliston High (809 students) and Miller School (649 students) alongside Robert H. Adams 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 Robert H. Adams Middle School compares
Robert H. Adams 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.7%
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
$17,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 78.0%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Robert H. Adams Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holliston, which includes Robert H. Adams Middle School.
$17,189
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.7%
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 Robert H. Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holliston High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Placentino Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert H. Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert H. Adams Middle School
How many students attend Robert H. Adams Middle School?
Robert H. Adams Middle School has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holliston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Adams 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 Robert H. Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert H. Adams Middle School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Holliston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert H. Adams Middle School?
Robert H. Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Robert H. Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Holliston?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holliston, 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 Holliston on the city page.
Is Robert H. Adams Middle School a good school?
Robert H. Adams Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Holliston?
Besides Robert H. Adams Middle School, Holliston also operates Holliston High (809 students), Miller School (649 students), and Placentino Elementary (605 students). See the Holliston district page for the complete list.
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