- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel, MD
Murray Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Murray Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000860
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Hill Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Murray Hill Middle held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240042000860 · Laurel, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 12.3:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Murray Hill Middle held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Murray Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 616
Murray Hill Middle
616 students
What this shows Murray Hill Middle reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray Hill Middle compares
Murray Hill 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Maryland - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 18.9%
White 11.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Murray Hill Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Laurel
2 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Hill Middle
How many students attend Murray Hill Middle?
Murray Hill Middle has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Hill Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Murray Hill Middle?
34.7% of students at Murray Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Murray Hill Middle is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Hill Middle?
Murray Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Murray Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, 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 Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Murray Hill Middle, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.