Enrollment
874
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Kettering Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kettering Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001472
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettering Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 18
- public schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettering Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Middle ranks #3 of 18 public schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kettering Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kettering Middle
Kettering Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, enrolling 874 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 874 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Upper Marlboro's middle schools, it stands alongside James Madison Middle (800 students): Kettering Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 17.4:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Kettering 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 Kettering Middle compares
Kettering 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettering 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 in Upper Marlboro
1 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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kettering Middle
How many students attend Kettering Middle?
Kettering Middle has 874 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettering Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettering Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Kettering Middle?
51.6% of students at Kettering Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettering Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kettering Middle is African American at 76.4% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettering Middle?
Kettering Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Kettering Middle rank among public schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Middle ranks #3 of 18 public schools in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro on the city page.
Is Kettering Middle a good school?
Kettering Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Kettering 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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