At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451
Fowler School: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Fowler School
Fowler School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Maynard. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Maynard. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.9%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fowler School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic16.9%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Maynard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Green Meadow
Elementary · Grades PK–03
456 reported students
Maynard High
High · Grades 09–12
310 reported students
Public schools near Fowler School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Middle · Nashoba | 06–08 | 247 | 2.9 mi |
| Ephraim Curtis Middle Middle · Sudbury | 06–08 | 816 | 3.1 mi |
| Concord Middle Middle · Concord | 06–08 | 643 | 3.4 mi |
| Raymond J Grey Junior High Middle · Acton-Boxborough | 07–08 | 824 | 3.8 mi |
| David J. Quinn Middle School Middle · Hudson | 05–07 | 546 | 5.6 mi |
| 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Middle · Marlborough | 06–08 | 965 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fowler School
What grades does Fowler School serve?
Fowler School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Maynard.
How many students attend Fowler School?
Fowler School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fowler School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 451 students and 41.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fowler School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fowler School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maynard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Fowler School in?
Fowler School is part of Maynard, based in Maynard, MA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fowler School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hale (2.9 mi), Ephraim Curtis Middle (3.1 mi), Concord Middle (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.