- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brunswick, MD
Brunswick Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001409
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Brunswick Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 240033001409 · Brunswick, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 16.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Brunswick Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Brunswick Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 638
Brunswick Middle
638 students
What this shows Brunswick Middle reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brunswick Middle compares
Brunswick 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Brunswick Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brunswick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brunswick Middle
How many students attend Brunswick Middle?
Brunswick Middle has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brunswick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick Middle is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick Middle?
23.3% of students at Brunswick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick Middle is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Brunswick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick Middle?
Brunswick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Brunswick Middle rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Brunswick Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.