- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240027000583 · Waldorf, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 23.6:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
920 students
What this shows Benjamin Stoddert Middle School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Stoddert Middle School compares
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,415
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 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.
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
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,617
- 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.
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 (~920 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 925 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, 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 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.
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.