- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joppa, MD
Magnolia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039001352
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Joppa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Joppa, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039001352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Magnolia Middle held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240039001352 · Joppa, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 10.8:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Magnolia Middle held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Magnolia Middle
689 students
What this shows Magnolia Middle reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Middle compares
Magnolia 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Maryland - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 230 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Magnolia Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Middle
How many students attend Magnolia Middle?
Magnolia Middle has 689 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joppa, MD. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle is 10.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% 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 Magnolia Middle?
71.5% of students at Magnolia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Middle is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Joppa, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Middle?
Magnolia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Magnolia Middle rank among public schools in Joppa?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Joppa, 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 Joppa on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Magnolia Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.