Albert F. Ford Middle School sees 5.7% rise in enrollment for 2025-26

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In the 2025-26 school year, Albert F. Ford Middle School had an enrollment of 426 students, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

This marked a 5.7% increase from the prior school year, when enrollment stood at 403 students.

Boys accounted for 53.5% of the 2025-26 enrollment, while girls made up 46.5%.

White students comprised the majority at the school, making up 88% of total enrollment at Albert F. Ford Middle School.

The school is part of the Acushnet Public Schools District, with its central office in Acushnet.

Statewide, there were 900,487 students registered in Massachusetts in the 2025-26 school year.

Massachusetts is ranked sixth in the U.S. for per-pupil spending, dedicating nearly $25,000 for each student, according to a 2026 Education Data Initiative report.

A 2026 WalletHub analysis found Massachusetts led the nation in education, with rankings based on student performance, class size, funding, safety, and teacher qualifications.

Enrollment in Albert F. Ford Middle School Over 17 Years

Breakdown of Student Enrollment in Acushnet Public Schools District

School Total Enrollment
Acushnet Elementary School 498
Albert F. Ford Middle School 426
Acushnet Public Schools 924

Information for this article comes from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Source data is available here.



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