- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Braintree, MA
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250294000372
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Braintree · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 635
- students enrolled
South Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Braintree, MA.
School address
District: Braintree · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250294000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
South Middle School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+24.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 250294000372 · Braintree, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Braintree High (1,694 students)
South Middle School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+24.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braintree High
Braintree High
1,694 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
999 students
- This school 635
South Middle School
635 students
- Liberty 367
Liberty
367 students
- Hollis 365
Hollis
365 students
- Highlands 350
Highlands
350 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,384
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, South Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Braintree reports $19,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Braintree, MA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Braintree, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South Middle School rank among public schools in Braintree?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Braintree, 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 Braintree on the city page.
What other schools are in Braintree?
Besides South Middle School, Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students), East Middle School (999 students), and Liberty (367 students). See the Braintree district page for the complete list.