- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Nicholas Orem Middle shrank from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,055 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 240051001112 · Hyattsville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Nicholas Orem Middle shrank from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,055 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Nicholas Orem Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 1,007
Nicholas Orem Middle
1,007 students
What this shows Nicholas Orem Middle reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholas Orem Middle compares
Nicholas Orem Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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
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.
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
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,138 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), down 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.