- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellicott City, MD
Dunloggin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dunloggin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000727
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunloggin Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunloggin Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunloggin Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Dunloggin Middle held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240042000727 · Ellicott City, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 14.8:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Dunloggin Middle held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dunloggin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 623
Dunloggin Middle
623 students
What this shows Dunloggin Middle reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunloggin Middle compares
Dunloggin 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 48% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.2%
White 29.7%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: Asian at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Dunloggin Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunloggin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunloggin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Ellicott City
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Bonnie Branch Middle
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ellicott Mills Middle
Standard public school
698 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Folly Quarter Middle
Standard public school
682 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Patapsco Middle
Standard public school
670 students 14:1 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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunloggin Middle
How many students attend Dunloggin Middle?
Dunloggin Middle has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunloggin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunloggin Middle is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunloggin Middle?
25.3% of students at Dunloggin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunloggin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dunloggin Middle is Asian at 33.2% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunloggin Middle?
Dunloggin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Dunloggin Middle rank among middle schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunloggin Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Dunloggin Middle, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.