Enrollment
604
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel, MD
Hammond Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000736
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hammond Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hammond Middle School
Hammond Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling 604 students.
At 15.1:1, 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, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Maryland average.
With 604 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Laurel's middle schools, it stands alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle (1,047 students): Hammond Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Reservoir High (1,597 students) alongside Hammond Middle School.
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 Hammond Middle School compares
Hammond Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Maryland - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,971
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
White 38.4%
African American 28.8%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Hammond Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Hammond Middle School.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 Hammond Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Laurel
2 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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hammond Middle School
How many students attend Hammond Middle School?
Hammond Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 4% 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 Hammond Middle School?
15.6% of students at Hammond Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Middle School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Middle School?
Hammond Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Hammond Middle School rank among middle schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, 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 Laurel on the city page.
Is Hammond Middle School a good school?
Hammond Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Hammond Middle School, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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