Enrollment
1,305
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seabrook, MD
Hyattsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hyattsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001065
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hyattsville Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seabrook · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hyattsville Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hyattsville Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seabrook, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hyattsville Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hyattsville Middle
Hyattsville Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Seabrook, Maryland, enrolling 1,305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 50% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.5% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,305 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Hyattsville 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 Hyattsville Middle compares
Hyattsville 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,305
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$19,234
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
African American 24.5%
White 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Hyattsville Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Hyattsville Middle.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Hyattsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hyattsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hyattsville Middle
How many students attend Hyattsville Middle?
Hyattsville Middle has 1,305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seabrook, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyattsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyattsville Middle is 21.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hyattsville Middle?
75.5% of students at Hyattsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hyattsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hyattsville Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Seabrook, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hyattsville Middle?
Hyattsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Hyattsville Middle rank among public schools in Seabrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Hyattsville Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seabrook, 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 Seabrook on the city page.
Is Hyattsville Middle a good school?
Hyattsville Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Hyattsville Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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