Enrollment
496
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitman, MA
Whitman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251293000207
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Whitman · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 496
- students enrolled
Whitman Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA.
School address
District: Whitman-Hanson · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251293000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitman Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Whitman, Massachusetts, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Whitman-Hanson spends $17,661 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students) and Indian Head (494 students) alongside Whitman Middle.
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 Whitman Middle compares
Whitman Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Whitman Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitman-Hanson, which includes Whitman Middle.
$17,661
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 47.0%
Federal 9.3%
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 Whitman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Hanson Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Head | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louise a Conley | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H Duval | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitman Middle
How many students attend Whitman Middle?
Whitman Middle has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitman, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Middle is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Whitman, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Middle?
Whitman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Whitman Middle rank among public schools in Whitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitman, 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 Whitman on the city page.
Is Whitman Middle a good school?
Whitman Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Whitman-Hanson?
Besides Whitman Middle, Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students), Indian Head (494 students), and Louise a Conley (488 students). See the Whitman-Hanson district page for the complete list.
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