- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Franklin Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 240012000389 · Reisterstown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 17.4:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Franklin Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
Franklin Middle
1,150 students
What this shows Franklin Middle reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,012
- 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
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 (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,153 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.