- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edgewood, MD
Edgewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039000689
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Edgewood Middle held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240039000689 · Edgewood, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 11.7:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Edgewood Middle held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Edgewood Middle
936 students
What this shows Edgewood Middle reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Middle compares
Edgewood 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
White 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Edgewood Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Middle
How many students attend Edgewood Middle?
Edgewood Middle has 936 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edgewood, MD. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Edgewood Middle?
65.7% of students at Edgewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Middle is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Edgewood, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Middle?
Edgewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Edgewood Middle rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Edgewood Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.