Enrollment
920
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldorf, MD
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240027000583
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Stoddert Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 920 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 63% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 920 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waldorf's middle schools, it stands alongside Theodore G. Davis Middle School (999 students): Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 18.8:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.
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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School compares
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 6.7%
White 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Stoddert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waldorf
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~920 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Stoddert Middle School?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School has 920 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 63% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School?
52.1% of students at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is African American at 64.7% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Stoddert Middle School?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Benjamin Stoddert Middle School rank among middle schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf on the city page.
Is Benjamin Stoddert Middle School a good school?
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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