- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington Park, MD
Esperanza Middle
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240060001220
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lexington Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Esperanza Middle held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 240060001220 · Lexington Park, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 16.1:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Esperanza Middle held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Esperanza Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 835
Esperanza Middle
835 students
What this shows Esperanza Middle reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza Middle compares
Esperanza 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$17,088
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Esperanza Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esperanza Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington Park
1 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Middle
How many students attend Esperanza Middle?
Esperanza Middle has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Middle is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esperanza Middle?
35.9% of students at Esperanza Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza Middle?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza Middle is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Lexington Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza Middle?
Esperanza Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Esperanza Middle rank among public schools in Lexington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, 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 Lexington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Esperanza Middle, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.