- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellicott City, MD
Burleigh Manor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burleigh Manor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000173
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burleigh Manor Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Burleigh Manor Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burleigh Manor Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Burleigh Manor Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 240042000173 · Ellicott City, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 14.9:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Burleigh Manor Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Burleigh Manor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Burleigh Manor Middle School
777 students
What this shows Burleigh Manor Middle School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burleigh Manor Middle School compares
Burleigh Manor 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Maryland - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.8%
White 29.4%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Burleigh Manor Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burleigh Manor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burleigh Manor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Ellicott City
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bonnie Branch Middle
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ellicott Mills Middle
Standard public school
698 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Folly Quarter Middle
Standard public school
682 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Patapsco Middle
Standard public school
670 students 14:1 students per teacher
Dunloggin Middle
Standard public school
623 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burleigh Manor Middle School
How many students attend Burleigh Manor Middle School?
Burleigh Manor Middle School has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleigh Manor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burleigh Manor Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burleigh Manor Middle School?
16.5% of students at Burleigh Manor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burleigh Manor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burleigh Manor Middle School is Asian at 44.8% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burleigh Manor Middle School?
Burleigh Manor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Burleigh Manor Middle School rank among middle schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Burleigh Manor Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Burleigh Manor Middle School, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.