- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-161 students YoY
Deer Park Middle Magnet School shrank from 1,322 students in 2022-23 to 1,161 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-161 students YoY 240012000372 · Randallstown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,127 enr · 13.1:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Deer Park Middle Magnet School shrank from 1,322 students in 2022-23 to 1,161 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Deer Park Middle Magnet School 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
Deer Park Middle Magnet School
1,127 students
What this shows Deer Park Middle Magnet School reports 1,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park Middle Magnet School compares
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,012
- 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 (~1,127 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,322 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), down 161.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.