- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brockton, MA
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250309000407
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Brockton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 398
- students enrolled
South Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, MA.
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250309000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
South Middle School shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 250309000407 · Brockton, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 7.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brockton High (3,598 students)
South Middle School shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 42.0 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
- Brockton High
Brockton High
3,598 students
- Edgar B Davis 1,009
Edgar B Davis
1,009 students
- Louis F Angelo 875
Louis F Angelo Elementary
875 students
- Oscar F Raymon 864
Oscar F Raymond
864 students
- Manthala Georg 838
Manthala George Jr. School
838 students
- This school 398
South Middle School
398 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$24,465
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, South Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brockton reports $24,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgar B Davis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F Raymond | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manthala George Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Brockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Plouffe Middle School
Standard public school
627 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ashfield Middle School
Standard public school
474 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North Middle School
Standard public school
427 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
East Middle School
Standard public school
421 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brockton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 37% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 50% 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 South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Brockton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 middle schools in Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Brockton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brockton?
Besides South Middle School, Brockton also operates Brockton High (3,598 students), Edgar B Davis (1,009 students), and Louis F Angelo Elementary (875 students). See the Brockton district page for the complete list.