- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Framingham, MA
Walsh Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walsh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250498000733
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walsh Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Framingham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 785
- students enrolled
Walsh Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Framingham, MA.
School address
District: Framingham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250498000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Walsh Middle held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 250498000733 · Framingham, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Framingham High School (2,534 students)
Walsh Middle held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Walsh Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Framingham Hig
Framingham High School
2,534 students
- This school 785
Walsh Middle
785 students
- Barbieri Eleme 671
Barbieri Elementary
671 students
- Fuller Middle 592
Fuller Middle
592 students
- Cameron Middle 592
Cameron Middle School
592 students
- Potter Road 540
Potter Road
540 students
What this shows Walsh Middle reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walsh Middle compares
Walsh 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$23,833
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 38.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Walsh Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Framingham reports $23,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walsh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbieri Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fuller Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potter Road | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walsh Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Framingham
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walsh Middle
How many students attend Walsh Middle?
Walsh Middle has 785 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Framingham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh Middle is 10.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 Walsh Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walsh Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Framingham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walsh Middle?
Walsh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Walsh Middle rank among middle schools in Framingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Framingham, 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 Framingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Framingham?
Besides Walsh Middle, Framingham also operates Framingham High School (2,534 students), Barbieri Elementary (671 students), and Fuller Middle (592 students). See the Framingham district page for the complete list.