Enrollment
5
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250792002943
Ties — Millis, MA
Federal NCES profile for Ties, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 76/100.
👥 Class size 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Millis · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ties compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ties reports 5 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Millis spends $27,812 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.5% from local sources (property taxes), 29.7% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (B+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ties compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 50% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,812
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 5 Top 0% in Massachusetts — larger than 100% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250792002943
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 20.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millis, which includes Ties.
$27,812
Per student
-2%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 29.7%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Ties
How many students attend Ties?
Ties has 5 students enrolled. It is a high school in Millis, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ties?
The student-teacher ratio at Ties is 6:1, which is 50% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ties?
The largest demographic group at Ties is White at 80.0%. The school serves a student body in Millis, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ties?
Ties has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.