Enrollment
727
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldorf, MD
John Hanson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Hanson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240027000595
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hanson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hanson Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hanson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Hanson Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Hanson Middle School
John Hanson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 727 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 727 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Waldorf's middle schools, it stands alongside Theodore G. Davis Middle School (999 students): John Hanson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.8:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside John Hanson 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 John Hanson Middle School compares
John Hanson 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 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
African American 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
White 10.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, John Hanson 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 Charles County Public Schools, which includes John Hanson Middle School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 John Hanson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hanson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waldorf
3 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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Hanson Middle School
How many students attend John Hanson Middle School?
John Hanson Middle School has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hanson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hanson Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hanson Middle School?
51.7% of students at John Hanson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hanson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Hanson Middle School is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hanson Middle School?
John Hanson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 John Hanson Middle School rank among middle schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hanson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf on the city page.
Is John Hanson Middle School a good school?
John Hanson Middle School earns 42/100 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 Charles County Public Schools?
Besides John Hanson Middle School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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