Enrollment
1,127
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Randallstown, MD
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000372
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Middle Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Randallstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park Middle Magnet School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Park Middle Magnet School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Park Middle Magnet School
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is a higher-need, large middle school in Randallstown, Maryland, enrolling 1,127 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.4% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,127 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,127 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Deer Park Middle Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deer Park Middle Magnet School compares
Deer Park Middle Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,127
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 288 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Deer Park Middle Magnet School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Deer Park Middle Magnet School.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Deer Park Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Randallstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle Magnet School is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
51.4% of students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Middle Magnet School is African American at 80.0% of enrollment, in Randallstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Park Middle Magnet School rank among public schools in Randallstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Randallstown, 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 Randallstown on the city page.
Is Deer Park Middle Magnet School a good school?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Deer Park Middle Magnet School, 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.
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