- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hurlock, MD
North Dorchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Dorchester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240030000619
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dorchester Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hurlock · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dorchester Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dorchester Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Dorchester Middle School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240030000619 · Hurlock, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
North Dorchester Middle School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Dorchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- This school
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- Sandy Hill Ele
Sandy Hill Elementary
393 students
What this shows North Dorchester Middle School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dorchester Middle School compares
North Dorchester Middle School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, North Dorchester Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Dorchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dorchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dorchester Middle School
How many students attend North Dorchester Middle School?
North Dorchester Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hurlock, MD. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 North Dorchester Middle School?
100.0% of students at North Dorchester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dorchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Dorchester Middle School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Hurlock, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dorchester Middle School?
North Dorchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Dorchester Middle School rank among public schools in Hurlock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dorchester Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, 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 Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides North Dorchester Middle School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.