Enrollment
862
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldorf, MD
Mattawoman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mattawoman 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 240027000615
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattawoman Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattawoman Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawoman Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattawoman Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattawoman Middle School
Mattawoman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 862 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 862 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #194, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waldorf's middle schools, it stands alongside Theodore G. Davis Middle School (999 students): Mattawoman Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 18.8:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Mattawoman 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 Mattawoman Middle School compares
Mattawoman 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Maryland - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.8%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Mattawoman 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 Charles County Public Schools, which includes Mattawoman Middle School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Mattawoman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattawoman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waldorf
3 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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mattawoman Middle School
How many students attend Mattawoman Middle School?
Mattawoman Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattawoman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattawoman Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mattawoman Middle School?
40.1% of students at Mattawoman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattawoman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mattawoman Middle School is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattawoman Middle School?
Mattawoman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mattawoman Middle School rank among middle schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawoman Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waldorf on the city page.
Is Mattawoman Middle School a good school?
Mattawoman Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. 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 Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Mattawoman Middle School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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