Enrollment
360
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stevensville, MD
Matapeake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Matapeake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240054001644
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matapeake Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Matapeake Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matapeake Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, MD.
School address
District: Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240054001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matapeake Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matapeake Middle School
Matapeake Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Stevensville, Maryland, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Queen Anne's County Public Schools spends $30,681 per pupil, 50% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Stevensville's middle schools, it stands alongside Stevensville Middle School (452 students): Matapeake Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students) and Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students) alongside Matapeake Middle School.
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 Matapeake Middle School compares
Matapeake Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 64% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$30,681
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Matapeake Middle School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Anne's County Public Schools, which includes Matapeake Middle School.
$30,681
Per student
+50%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 67.4%
Federal 4.2%
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 Matapeake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Anne's County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centreville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matapeake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Stevensville
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Matapeake Middle School
How many students attend Matapeake Middle School?
Matapeake Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stevensville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Matapeake Middle School?
17.8% of students at Matapeake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matapeake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Matapeake Middle School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matapeake Middle School?
Matapeake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Matapeake Middle School rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Matapeake Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
Is Matapeake Middle School a good school?
Matapeake Middle School earns 41/100 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 Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Besides Matapeake Middle School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students), Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students), and Centreville Elementary School (535 students). See the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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