Enrollment
536
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumberland, MD
Braddock Middle
Federal NCES profile for Braddock Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240003000006
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braddock Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Braddock Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Braddock Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, MD.
School address
District: Allegany County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Braddock Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Braddock Middle
Braddock Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cumberland, Maryland, enrolling 536 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumberland's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle (577 students): Braddock Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 12.5:1).
Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students) and Allegany High (719 students) alongside Braddock Middle.
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 Braddock Middle compares
Braddock Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$17,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
White 80.8%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Braddock Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegany County Public Schools, which includes Braddock Middle.
$17,465
Per student
-15%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 Braddock Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Hill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Penn Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braddock Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Cumberland
1 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 (~536 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Braddock Middle
How many students attend Braddock Middle?
Braddock Middle has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumberland, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braddock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Braddock Middle is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Braddock Middle?
58.5% of students at Braddock Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braddock Middle?
The largest demographic group at Braddock Middle is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Cumberland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braddock Middle?
Braddock Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Braddock Middle rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Braddock Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
Is Braddock Middle a good school?
Braddock Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Allegany County Public Schools?
Besides Braddock Middle, Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students), Allegany High (719 students), and Fort Hill High (655 students). See the Allegany County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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