- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aberdeen, MD
Aberdeen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039000678
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Aberdeen, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Aberdeen Middle held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 240039000678 · Aberdeen, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 12.2:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Aberdeen Middle held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Aberdeen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Aberdeen Middle
1,071 students
What this shows Aberdeen Middle reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aberdeen Middle compares
Aberdeen Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Aberdeen Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aberdeen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- 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 (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Middle
How many students attend Aberdeen Middle?
Aberdeen Middle has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aberdeen, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,082 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Middle is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aberdeen Middle?
57.4% of students at Aberdeen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen Middle is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen Middle?
Aberdeen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Aberdeen Middle rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Aberdeen, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Aberdeen Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.