- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple Hills, MD
Benjamin Stoddert Middle
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Stoddert Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001464
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Stoddert Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Stoddert Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Stoddert Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Benjamin Stoddert Middle grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 240051001464 · Temple Hills, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 14:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Benjamin Stoddert Middle grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Stoddert Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 628
Benjamin Stoddert Middle
628 students
What this shows Benjamin Stoddert Middle reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Stoddert Middle compares
Benjamin Stoddert Middle is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 63% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Benjamin Stoddert Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Stoddert Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Stoddert Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Temple Hills
1 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Stoddert Middle
How many students attend Benjamin Stoddert Middle?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple Hills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Stoddert Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Stoddert Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle?
79.8% of students at Benjamin Stoddert Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Stoddert Middle?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Stoddert Middle is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Stoddert Middle?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle rank among public schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Stoddert Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin Stoddert Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.