Enrollment
1,071
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aberdeen Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aberdeen Middle
Aberdeen Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Aberdeen, Maryland, enrolling 1,071 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,071 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Middle compares
Aberdeen Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Aberdeen Middle.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aberdeen Middle a good school?
Aberdeen Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland 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 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.
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