- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Whitman Middle held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 251293000207 · Whitman, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students)
Whitman Middle held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Whitman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitman Hanson
Whitman Hanson Regional
993 students
- This school
Whitman Middle
496 students
- Indian Head
Indian Head
494 students
- Louise a Conle
Louise a Conley
488 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School
442 students
- John H Duval
John H Duval
430 students
What this shows Whitman Middle reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Middle compares
Whitman 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Whitman-Hanson reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.