- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Mattawoman Middle School shrank from 934 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 240027000615 · Waldorf, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 16.3:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Mattawoman Middle School shrank from 934 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mattawoman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school
Mattawoman Middle School
862 students
What this shows Mattawoman Middle School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattawoman Middle School compares
Mattawoman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,415
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 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.
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
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,617
- 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.
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 (~862 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), down 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.