- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bel Air, MD
Bel Air Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039001397
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Bel Air Middle shrank from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,080 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 240039001397 · Bel Air, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,080 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Bel Air Middle shrank from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,080 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bel Air 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
Bel Air Middle
1,080 students
What this shows Bel Air Middle reports 1,080 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air Middle compares
Bel Air Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Bel Air Middle is less 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 Bel Air Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air 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
Similar middle schools in Bel Air
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,080 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Air Middle
How many students attend Bel Air Middle?
Bel Air Middle has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,138 (2022-23) → 1,080 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Middle is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Bel Air Middle?
20.5% of students at Bel Air Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air Middle is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air Middle?
Bel Air Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Bel Air Middle rank among middle schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Bel Air 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.