- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cockeysville, MD
Cockeysville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cockeysville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000366
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cockeysville Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cockeysville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cockeysville Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cockeysville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cockeysville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Cockeysville Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 240012000366 · Cockeysville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 16:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Cockeysville Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cockeysville 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
Cockeysville Middle
928 students
What this shows Cockeysville Middle reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cockeysville Middle compares
Cockeysville 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Cockeysville 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 Cockeysville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cockeysville 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 (~928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cockeysville Middle
How many students attend Cockeysville Middle?
Cockeysville Middle has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cockeysville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cockeysville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cockeysville Middle is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cockeysville Middle?
34.5% of students at Cockeysville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cockeysville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cockeysville Middle is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Cockeysville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cockeysville Middle?
Cockeysville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Cockeysville Middle rank among public schools in Cockeysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cockeysville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cockeysville, 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 Cockeysville 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.