Enrollment
655
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arnold, MD
Magothy River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Magothy River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000091
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magothy River Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magothy River Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magothy River Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magothy River Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magothy River Middle
Magothy River Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Arnold, Maryland, enrolling 655 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Arnold's middle schools, it stands alongside Severn River Middle (675 students): Magothy River Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Magothy River 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 Magothy River Middle compares
Magothy River 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,620
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Magothy River Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Magothy River Middle.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Magothy River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magothy River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Arnold
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magothy River Middle
How many students attend Magothy River Middle?
Magothy River Middle has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arnold, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magothy River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Magothy River Middle is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Magothy River Middle?
17.1% of students at Magothy River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magothy River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Magothy River Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Arnold, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magothy River Middle?
Magothy River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Magothy River Middle rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Magothy River Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Arnold, 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 Arnold on the city page.
Is Magothy River Middle a good school?
Magothy River Middle earns 56/100 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Magothy River 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.
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