- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easton, MD
Easton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Easton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240063001243
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easton Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Easton Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Easton, MD.
School address
District: Talbot County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240063001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Easton Middle held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 240063001243 · Easton, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton High (1,179 students)
Easton Middle held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Easton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton High
Easton High
1,179 students
- Easton Element
Easton Elementary
1,075 students
- This school
Easton Middle
703 students
- St. Michaels M 449
St. Michaels Middle/High School
449 students
- Chapel Distric 359
Chapel District Elementary
359 students
- St. Michaels E 332
St. Michaels Elementary
332 students
What this shows Easton Middle reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easton Middle compares
Easton 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,056
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Easton Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talbot County Public Schools reports $16,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Easton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel District Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Easton Middle
How many students attend Easton Middle?
Easton Middle has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Middle is 13:1, 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 Easton Middle?
58.2% of students at Easton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Easton Middle is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Easton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easton Middle?
Easton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Easton Middle rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Easton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Talbot County Public Schools?
Besides Easton Middle, Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students), Easton Elementary (1,075 students), and St. Michaels Middle/High School (449 students). See the Talbot County Public Schools district page for the complete list.