- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frederick, MD
Crestwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001357
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Crestwood Middle held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240033001357 · Frederick, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 22.1:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Crestwood Middle held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crestwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Crestwood Middle
996 students
What this shows Crestwood Middle reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood Middle compares
Crestwood 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 25.6%
White 17.3%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Crestwood Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Frederick
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Frederick Middle
Standard public school
820 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Middle
Standard public school
777 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Monocacy Middle
Standard public school
710 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Standard public school
573 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Middle
How many students attend Crestwood Middle?
Crestwood Middle has 996 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle is 22.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood Middle?
51.7% of students at Crestwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Middle?
Crestwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Crestwood Middle rank among middle schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Crestwood Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.