- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Matapeake Middle School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 240054001644 · Stevensville, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.3:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent Island High School (1,153 students)
Matapeake Middle School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Matapeake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent Island Hi
Kent Island High School
1,153 students
- Queen Anne's C
Queen Anne's County High School
1,145 students
- Centreville El
Centreville Elementary School
535 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
501 students
- Kennard Elemen
Kennard Elementary School
477 students
- This school 360
Matapeake Middle School
360 students
What this shows Matapeake Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matapeake Middle School compares
Matapeake Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Queen Anne's County Public Schools reports $17,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,145
- 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.
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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.