- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maiden, NC
Maiden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maiden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370069002884
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maiden Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Maiden · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maiden Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maiden Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069002884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Maiden Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370069002884 · Maiden, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 18:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Maiden Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Maiden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school 451
Maiden Middle School
451 students
What this shows Maiden Middle School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maiden Middle School compares
Maiden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$11,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Maiden Middle School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maiden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maiden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maiden Middle School
How many students attend Maiden Middle School?
Maiden Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maiden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maiden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maiden Middle School is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maiden Middle School?
49.6% of students at Maiden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maiden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maiden Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Maiden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maiden Middle School?
Maiden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Maiden Middle School rank among public schools in Maiden?
By Resource Investment Index, Maiden Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Maiden Middle School, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.