Enrollment
1,150
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reisterstown, MD
Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000389
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Reisterstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Reisterstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Reisterstown, Maryland, enrolling 1,150 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.9% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,150 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Franklin 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 Franklin Middle compares
Franklin 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 15.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Franklin Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Franklin Middle.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Franklin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reisterstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle?
53.9% of students at Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Reisterstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Franklin Middle rank among public schools in Reisterstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Reisterstown, 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 Reisterstown on the city page.
Is Franklin Middle a good school?
Franklin Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Franklin Middle, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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