- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fruitland, MD
Bennett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001299
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fruitland, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bennett Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240069001299 · Fruitland, MD Other · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 12.2:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Bennett Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bennett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- This school
Bennett Middle
963 students
- Delmar Element
Delmar Elementary
914 students
What this shows Bennett Middle reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Middle compares
Bennett 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.1%
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Bennett Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delmar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Fruitland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett Middle
How many students attend Bennett Middle?
Bennett Middle has 963 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fruitland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Bennett Middle?
47.4% of students at Bennett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Middle is African American at 36.1% of enrollment, in Fruitland, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Middle?
Bennett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bennett Middle rank among public schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fruitland, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Bennett Middle, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.