Enrollment
544
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251083001721
Silver Lake Regional Middle School — Kingston, MA
Federal NCES profile for Silver Lake Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 49
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: Silver Lake · 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Lake Regional Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Silver Lake Regional Middle School reports 544 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 218 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Silver Lake spends $22,816 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.3% from local sources (property taxes), 34.2% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), 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 Silver Lake 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 69% | — | — |
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$22,816
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 218 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 544 Top 69% in Massachusetts — larger than 31% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251083001721
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 218:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.4%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Lake, which includes Silver Lake Regional Middle School.
$22,816
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 34.2%
Federal 6.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake Regional Middle School
How many students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School?
Silver Lake Regional Middle School has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Lake Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Lake Regional Middle School is White at 89.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kingston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Lake Regional Middle School?
Silver Lake Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) 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.