Enrollment
703
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easton Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Easton Middle
Easton Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Easton, Maryland, enrolling 703 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Talbot County Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students) and Easton Elementary (1,075 students) alongside Easton Middle.
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 Easton Middle compares
Easton Middle 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 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talbot County Public Schools, which includes Easton Middle.
$14,943
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~703 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Easton on the city page.
Is Easton Middle a good school?
Easton Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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