Enrollment
731
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worcester, MA
Worcester East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Worcester East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251323002253
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worcester East Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 731
- students enrolled
Worcester East Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester East Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
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 Worcester East Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worcester East Middle
Worcester East Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Worcester, Massachusetts, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Worcester's middle schools, it stands alongside Sullivan Middle (940 students): Worcester East Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students) and Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students) alongside Worcester East 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 Worcester East Middle compares
Worcester East 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 | 731 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
50.6%
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
$20,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.1 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 20.4%
White 13.4%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Worcester East Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester, which includes Worcester East Middle.
$20,642
Per student
-8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 Worcester East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worcester East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Worcester
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester East Middle
How many students attend Worcester East Middle?
Worcester East Middle has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worcester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Worcester East 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 Worcester East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Worcester East Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worcester East Middle?
Worcester East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Worcester East Middle rank among middle schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester East Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Worcester, 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 Worcester on the city page.
Is Worcester East Middle a good school?
Worcester East Middle earns 40/100 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 Worcester?
Besides Worcester East Middle, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.
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