Enrollment
573
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Frederick, Maryland, enrolling 573 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is leaner than roughly 96% of Maryland schools and 39% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 573 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Frederick's middle schools, it stands alongside Crestwood Middle (996 students): Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Gov. Thomas Johnson 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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle compares
Gov. Thomas Johnson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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