Enrollment
467
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John H. Poole Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at John H. Poole Middle
John H. Poole Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Poolesville, Maryland, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Maryland average.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside John H. Poole 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 John H. Poole Middle compares
John H. Poole 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes John H. Poole 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 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
- 3,266
- 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 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Poolesville on the city page.
Is John H. Poole Middle a good school?
John H. Poole Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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