- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clear Spring, MD
Clear Spring Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clear Spring Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001261
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Spring Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clear Spring · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Spring Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Spring Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Spring, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Clear Spring Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240066001261 · Clear Spring, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 11.1:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Clear Spring Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clear Spring Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 301
Clear Spring Middle
301 students
What this shows Clear Spring Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Spring Middle compares
Clear Spring 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Clear Spring Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Spring Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Spring Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Spring Middle
How many students attend Clear Spring Middle?
Clear Spring Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clear Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Spring Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% 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 Clear Spring Middle?
39.8% of students at Clear Spring Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Spring Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clear Spring Middle is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Clear Spring, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Spring Middle?
Clear Spring Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Clear Spring Middle rank among public schools in Clear Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Spring Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Spring, 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Clear Spring Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.