- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linthicum, MD
Lindale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lindale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000087
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindale Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Linthicum · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindale Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linthicum, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lindale Middle held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240006000087 · Linthicum, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
884 enr · 12.3:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Lindale Middle held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lindale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 884
Lindale Middle
884 students
What this shows Lindale Middle reports 884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindale Middle compares
Lindale 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Maryland - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.2%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Lindale Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~884 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindale Middle
How many students attend Lindale Middle?
Lindale Middle has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linthicum, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,178 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindale Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Lindale Middle?
52.6% of students at Lindale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lindale Middle is African American at 32.2% of enrollment, in Linthicum, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindale Middle?
Lindale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lindale Middle rank among public schools in Linthicum?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linthicum, 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Lindale Middle, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.