- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mardela Springs, MD
Mardela Middle & High
Federal NCES profile for Mardela Middle & High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001306
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mardela Middle & High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 742
- students enrolled
Mardela Middle & High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mardela Middle & High held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240069001306 · Mardela Springs, MD Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 14.3:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Mardela Middle & High held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mardela Middle & High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school
Mardela Middle & High
742 students
What this shows Mardela Middle & High reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mardela Middle & High compares
Mardela Middle & High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$18,486
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Mardela Middle & High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mardela Middle & High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mardela Middle & High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Mardela Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mardela Middle & High
How many students attend Mardela Middle & High?
Mardela Middle & High has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mardela Springs, MD. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mardela Middle & High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mardela Middle & High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Mardela Middle & High?
42.8% of students at Mardela Middle & High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mardela Middle & High?
The largest demographic group at Mardela Middle & High is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Mardela Springs, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mardela Middle & High?
Mardela Middle & High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Mardela Middle & High, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.