- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frederick, MD
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001549
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 240033001549 · Frederick, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 8.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 573
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
573 students
What this shows Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle compares
Gov. Thomas Johnson 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Frederick
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Crestwood Middle
Standard public school
996 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Frederick Middle
Standard public school
820 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Middle
Standard public school
777 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Monocacy Middle
Standard public school
710 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
How many students attend Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 44% 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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?
42.1% of students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.