- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksville, MD
Clarksville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000725
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clarksville, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Clarksville Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240042000725 · Clarksville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 15.8:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Clarksville Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clarksville Middle 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 679
Clarksville Middle
679 students
What this shows Clarksville Middle reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville Middle compares
Clarksville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 88% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Maryland - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.3%
White 33.0%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Clarksville Middle 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 Clarksville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Middle'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
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Middle
How many students attend Clarksville Middle?
Clarksville Middle has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Middle is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville Middle?
6.0% of students at Clarksville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Middle is Asian at 44.3% of enrollment, in Clarksville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Middle?
Clarksville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Clarksville Middle rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clarksville, 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Clarksville Middle, 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.