- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southbridge, MA
Southbridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southbridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251101002865
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southbridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Southbridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 380
- students enrolled
Southbridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, MA.
School address
District: Southbridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251101002865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Southbridge Middle School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 251101002865 · Southbridge, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southbridge High School (419 students)
Southbridge Middle School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Southbridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southbridge Hi
Southbridge High School
419 students
- Eastford Road
Eastford Road
397 students
- This school
Southbridge Middle School
380 students
- West Street
West Street
323 students
- Charlton Stree
Charlton Street
288 students
- Southbridge Ac 21
Southbridge Academy
21 students
What this shows Southbridge Middle School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southbridge Middle School compares
Southbridge 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$25,133
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
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 28.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Southbridge Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Southbridge reports $25,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southbridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastford Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlton Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southbridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southbridge Middle School
How many students attend Southbridge Middle School?
Southbridge Middle School has 380 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southbridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% 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 Southbridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southbridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Southbridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southbridge Middle School?
Southbridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Southbridge Middle School rank among public schools in Southbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Southbridge?
Besides Southbridge Middle School, Southbridge also operates Southbridge High School (419 students), Eastford Road (397 students), and West Street (323 students). See the Southbridge district page for the complete list.