Enrollment
380
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southbridge Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southbridge Middle School
Southbridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Southbridge, Massachusetts, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Southbridge also operates Southbridge High School (419 students) and Eastford Road (397 students) alongside Southbridge 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 Southbridge Middle School compares
Southbridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,972
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southbridge, which includes Southbridge Middle School.
$23,972
Per student
+7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southbridge Middle School a good school?
Southbridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 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.
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