- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, MA
South West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250987001581
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South West Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 449
- students enrolled
South West Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South West Middle School ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Quincy, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South West Middle School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250987001581 · Quincy, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Quincy High (1,520 students)
South West Middle School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Quincy H
North Quincy High
1,520 students
- Quincy High
Quincy High
1,514 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
671 students
- Atlantic Middl 601
Atlantic Middle
601 students
- Lincoln-Hancoc 565
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
565 students
- This school 449
South West Middle School
449 students
What this shows South West Middle School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How South West Middle School compares
South West 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$20,051
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 29.0%
White 27.8%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, South West Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Quincy reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
Standard public school
565 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Point Webster Middle
Standard public school
377 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Montclair
Standard public school
365 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Beechwood Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Squantum
Standard public school
343 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about South West Middle School
How many students attend South West Middle School?
South West Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, MA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South West Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South West Middle School is Asian at 29.0% of enrollment, in Quincy, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South West Middle School?
South West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Middle School rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, South West Middle School ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Quincy, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy?
Besides South West Middle School, Quincy also operates North Quincy High (1,520 students), Quincy High (1,514 students), and Central Middle (671 students). See the Quincy district page for the complete list.