Enrollment
676
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Market, MD
New Market Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Market Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001379
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Market Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Market · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Market Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Market Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Market, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Market Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Market Middle
New Market Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Market, Maryland, enrolling 676 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Maryland schools and 30% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside New Market Middle.
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 New Market Middle compares
New Market Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, New Market Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes New Market Middle.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 New Market Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Market Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Market Middle
How many students attend New Market Middle?
New Market Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Market, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Market Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Market Middle is 18.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Market Middle?
17.1% of students at New Market Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Market Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Market Middle is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in New Market, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Market Middle?
New Market Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 New Market Middle rank among public schools in New Market?
By Resource Investment Index, New Market Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Market, 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 New Market on the city page.
Is New Market Middle a good school?
New Market Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides New Market 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.
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