- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poolesville, MD
John H. Poole Middle
Federal NCES profile for John H. Poole Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000861
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Poole Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Poolesville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Poole Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Poole Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poolesville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
John H. Poole Middle held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240048000861 · Poolesville, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
John H. Poole Middle held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John H. Poole 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 467
John H. Poole Middle
467 students
What this shows John H. Poole Middle reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Poole Middle compares
John H. Poole 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 11.6%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, John H. Poole 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 John H. Poole Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Poole 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
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Poole Middle
How many students attend John H. Poole Middle?
John H. Poole Middle has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poolesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Poole Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Poole Middle is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Poole Middle?
16.7% of students at John H. Poole Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Poole Middle?
The largest demographic group at John H. Poole Middle is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Poolesville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Poole Middle?
John H. Poole Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 John H. Poole Middle rank among public schools in Poolesville?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Poole Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poolesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides John H. Poole 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.