- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webster, MA
Webster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251224002849
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 566
- students enrolled
Webster Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, MA.
School address
District: Webster · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251224002849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Webster Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 251224002849 · Webster, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Avenue Elementary (738 students)
Webster Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Webster Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary
738 students
- This school
Webster Middle School
566 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
408 students
What this shows Webster Middle School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Middle School compares
Webster Middle School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$21,560
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Webster Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Webster reports $21,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Middle School
How many students attend Webster Middle School?
Webster Middle School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webster, MA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Middle School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Webster, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Middle School?
Webster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Webster Middle School rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Webster?
Besides Webster Middle School, Webster also operates Park Avenue Elementary (738 students) and Bartlett High School (408 students). See the Webster district page for the complete list.