- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksburg, MD
Hallie Wells Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hallie Wells Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048001739
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallie Wells Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallie Wells Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallie Wells Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hallie Wells Middle held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240048001739 · Clarksburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 15:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Hallie Wells Middle held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hallie Wells Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 931
Hallie Wells Middle
931 students
What this shows Hallie Wells Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hallie Wells Middle compares
Hallie Wells 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 63% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.8%
African American 20.1%
White 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Hallie Wells Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hallie Wells Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallie Wells Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Clarksburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~931 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hallie Wells Middle
How many students attend Hallie Wells Middle?
Hallie Wells Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallie Wells Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallie Wells Middle is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hallie Wells Middle?
17.9% of students at Hallie Wells Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallie Wells Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hallie Wells Middle is Asian at 43.8% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallie Wells Middle?
Hallie Wells Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hallie Wells Middle rank among public schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallie Wells Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Hallie Wells Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.