- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, MD
Chesapeake Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Bay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000042
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Bay Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Bay Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Bay Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Chesapeake Bay Middle held near 1,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240006000042 · Pasadena, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Chesapeake Bay Middle held near 1,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake Bay Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Chesapeake Bay Middle
1,087 students
What this shows Chesapeake Bay Middle reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Bay Middle compares
Chesapeake Bay 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Chesapeake Bay Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chesapeake Bay Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Bay Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Pasadena
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Bay Middle
How many students attend Chesapeake Bay Middle?
Chesapeake Bay Middle has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,049 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Bay Middle is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 Chesapeake Bay Middle?
24.4% of students at Chesapeake Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Bay Middle is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Pasadena, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Bay Middle?
Chesapeake Bay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Chesapeake Bay Middle rank among public schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Bay Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Bay Middle, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.