- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saugus, MA
Saugus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saugus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251050001685
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saugus Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 616
- students enrolled
Saugus Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Saugus Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 251050001685 · Saugus, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students)
Saugus Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Saugus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmonte Steam
Belmonte Steam Academy
814 students
- Saugus High
Saugus High
744 students
- This school
Saugus Middle School
616 students
- Veterans Early
Veterans Early Learning Center
501 students
What this shows Saugus Middle School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saugus Middle School compares
Saugus 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$20,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 8.1%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Saugus Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Saugus reports $20,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saugus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte Steam Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saugus High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Early Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saugus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saugus Middle School
How many students attend Saugus Middle School?
Saugus Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saugus, MA. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugus Middle School is 15:1, which is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saugus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saugus Middle School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Saugus, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saugus Middle School?
Saugus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Saugus Middle School rank among public schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
What other schools are in Saugus?
Besides Saugus Middle School, Saugus also operates Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students), Saugus High (744 students), and Veterans Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Saugus district page for the complete list.