- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odenton, MD
Arundel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arundel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000039
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arundel Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Odenton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arundel Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arundel Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Odenton, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Arundel Middle held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 240006000039 · Odenton, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,312 enr · 16.2:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Arundel Middle held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Arundel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Arundel Middle
1,312 students
What this shows Arundel Middle reports 1,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arundel Middle compares
Arundel 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,312
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Maryland - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Arundel Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arundel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arundel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arundel Middle
How many students attend Arundel Middle?
Arundel Middle has 1,312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odenton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arundel Middle is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arundel Middle?
23.6% of students at Arundel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arundel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arundel Middle is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Odenton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arundel Middle?
Arundel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Arundel Middle rank among public schools in Odenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Arundel Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Odenton, 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 Odenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Arundel Middle, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.