- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Catonsville Middle held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240012000354 · Catonsville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 17.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Catonsville Middle held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Catonsville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 818
Catonsville Middle
818 students
What this shows Catonsville Middle reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catonsville Middle compares
Catonsville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,012
- 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
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 (~818 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.