- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worcester, MA
Sullivan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251323002223
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 940
- students enrolled
Sullivan Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sullivan Middle held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 251323002223 · Worcester, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: South High Community (1,800 students)
Sullivan Middle held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High Com
South High Community
1,800 students
- Doherty Memori
Doherty Memorial High
1,573 students
- Worcester Tech
Worcester Technical High
1,442 students
- North High
North High
1,376 students
- Burncoat Senio
Burncoat Senior High
1,073 students
- This school
Sullivan Middle
940 students
What this shows Sullivan Middle reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Middle compares
Sullivan Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$22,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 22.9%
African American 14.8%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Sullivan Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worcester reports $22,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Worcester
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Middle
How many students attend Sullivan Middle?
Sullivan Middle has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worcester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Middle?
Sullivan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Sullivan Middle rank among middle schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Worcester, 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 Worcester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester?
Besides Sullivan Middle, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.