Enrollment
1,007
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hyattsville, MD
Nicholas Orem Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas Orem Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001112
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas Orem Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholas Orem Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas Orem Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicholas Orem Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicholas Orem Middle
Nicholas Orem Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Hyattsville, Maryland, enrolling 1,007 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,007 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Nicholas Orem 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 Nicholas Orem Middle compares
Nicholas Orem 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 69% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
African American 11.7%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Nicholas Orem Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Nicholas Orem Middle.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Nicholas Orem Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas Orem Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Orem Middle
How many students attend Nicholas Orem Middle?
Nicholas Orem Middle has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Orem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Orem Middle is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas Orem Middle?
83.0% of students at Nicholas Orem Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas Orem Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas Orem Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas Orem Middle?
Nicholas Orem Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Nicholas Orem Middle rank among public schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas Orem Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville on the city page.
Is Nicholas Orem Middle a good school?
Nicholas Orem Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Nicholas Orem Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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