- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boonsboro, MD
Boonsboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Boonsboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001255
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boonsboro Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Boonsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boonsboro Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Boonsboro Middle grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 240066001255 · Boonsboro, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Boonsboro Middle grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Boonsboro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 673
Boonsboro Middle
673 students
What this shows Boonsboro Middle reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boonsboro Middle compares
Boonsboro 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$17,937
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Boonsboro Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boonsboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boonsboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boonsboro Middle
How many students attend Boonsboro Middle?
Boonsboro Middle has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boonsboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boonsboro Middle?
29.7% of students at Boonsboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boonsboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Boonsboro Middle is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Boonsboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boonsboro Middle?
Boonsboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Boonsboro Middle rank among public schools in Boonsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Boonsboro Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.