- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hagerstown, MD
E. Russell Hicks Middle
Federal NCES profile for E. Russell Hicks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001263
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. Russell Hicks Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
E. Russell Hicks Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. Russell Hicks Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
E. Russell Hicks Middle held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240066001263 · Hagerstown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 16.8:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
E. Russell Hicks Middle held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
E. Russell Hicks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- This school
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
841 students
What this shows E. Russell Hicks Middle reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. Russell Hicks Middle compares
E. Russell Hicks 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 35% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, E. Russell Hicks Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. Russell Hicks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. Russell Hicks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Hagerstown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~841 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. Russell Hicks Middle
How many students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle?
E. Russell Hicks Middle has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Russell Hicks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E. Russell Hicks Middle is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. Russell Hicks Middle?
66.0% of students at E. Russell Hicks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. Russell Hicks Middle?
The largest demographic group at E. Russell Hicks Middle is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, 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 E. Russell Hicks Middle?
E. Russell Hicks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 E. Russell Hicks Middle rank among middle schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, E. Russell Hicks Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides E. Russell Hicks Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.