Enrollment
818
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Catonsville, MD
Catonsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Catonsville 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 240012000354
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catonsville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Catonsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Catonsville Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catonsville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catonsville Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catonsville Middle
Catonsville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Catonsville, Maryland, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Catonsville 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 Catonsville Middle compares
Catonsville 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Maryland - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 48.6%
Asian 19.0%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Catonsville Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Catonsville Middle.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Catonsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catonsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Catonsville Middle
How many students attend Catonsville Middle?
Catonsville Middle has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Catonsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catonsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Catonsville Middle is 17.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catonsville Middle?
33.9% of students at Catonsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catonsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Catonsville Middle is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Catonsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catonsville Middle?
Catonsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Catonsville Middle rank among public schools in Catonsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Catonsville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catonsville, 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 Catonsville on the city page.
Is Catonsville Middle a good school?
Catonsville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Catonsville Middle, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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