Enrollment
991
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glen Burnie, MD
Marley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000095
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marley Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #9 of 21
- public schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marley Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marley Middle ranks #9 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marley Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marley Middle
Marley Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Glen Burnie, Maryland, enrolling 991 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 991 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glen Burnie's middle schools, it stands alongside Corkran Middle School (553 students): Marley Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 11.5:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Marley 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 Marley Middle compares
Marley 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 28.2%
White 27.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Marley Middle is more 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 Marley 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 Marley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marley 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 Glen Burnie
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 (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marley Middle
How many students attend Marley Middle?
Marley Middle has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marley Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Marley Middle?
67.1% of students at Marley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marley Middle?
Marley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Marley Middle rank among public schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Marley Middle ranks #9 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie on the city page.
Is Marley Middle a good school?
Marley Middle earns 45/100 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 Marley 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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