- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
John Hanson Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240027000595 · Waldorf, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.7:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
John Hanson Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
John Hanson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 727
John Hanson Middle School
727 students
What this shows John Hanson Middle School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hanson Middle School compares
John Hanson Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,617
- 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.
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 (~727 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.