- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
New Market Middle held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240033001379 · New Market, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 18.8:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
New Market Middle held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
New Market 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 676
New Market Middle
676 students
What this shows New Market Middle reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Market Middle compares
New Market 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~676 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.