- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frederick, MD
Monocacy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monocacy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001413
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monocacy Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monocacy Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monocacy Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Monocacy Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 240033001413 · Frederick, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Monocacy Middle held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Monocacy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 710
Monocacy Middle
710 students
What this shows Monocacy Middle reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monocacy Middle compares
Monocacy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 27.3%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Monocacy Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monocacy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monocacy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Frederick
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Crestwood Middle
Standard public school
996 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Frederick Middle
Standard public school
820 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Middle
Standard public school
777 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Standard public school
573 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monocacy Middle
How many students attend Monocacy Middle?
Monocacy Middle has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Middle is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Monocacy Middle?
55.5% of students at Monocacy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monocacy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monocacy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monocacy Middle?
Monocacy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Monocacy Middle rank among middle schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Monocacy Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, 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 Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Monocacy Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.