Enrollment
449
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South West Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South West Middle School
South West Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Massachusetts, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (29%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Quincy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln-Hancock Community School (565 students): South West Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
Quincy also operates North Quincy High (1,520 students) and Quincy High (1,514 students) alongside South West Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South West Middle School compares
South West Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy, which includes South West Middle School.
$19,856
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 27.1%
Federal 7.6%
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.
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
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South West Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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