- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fallston, MD
Fallston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fallston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039090475
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fallston Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fallston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fallston Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fallston Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fallston, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039090475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Fallston Middle School grew from 1,007 students in 2022-23 to 1,060 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 240039090475 · Fallston, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 17.2:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Fallston Middle School grew from 1,007 students in 2022-23 to 1,060 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fallston Middle School 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
Fallston Middle School
1,068 students
What this shows Fallston Middle School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fallston Middle School compares
Fallston Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Fallston Middle School is less 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 Fallston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fallston Middle School'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 (~1,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fallston Middle School
How many students attend Fallston Middle School?
Fallston Middle School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fallston, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fallston Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fallston Middle School?
12.5% of students at Fallston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fallston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fallston Middle School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Fallston, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fallston Middle School?
Fallston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fallston Middle School rank among public schools in Fallston?
By Resource Investment Index, Fallston Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fallston, 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 Fallston Middle School, 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.