Enrollment
931
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hallie Wells Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hallie Wells Middle
Hallie Wells Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clarksburg, Maryland, enrolling 931 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Clarksburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Rocky Hill Middle (1,010 students): Hallie Wells Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.6:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Hallie Wells 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 Hallie Wells Middle compares
Hallie Wells 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Hallie Wells Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hallie Wells Middle a good school?
Hallie Wells Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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