- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North East, MD
North East Middle
Federal NCES profile for North East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240024000574
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North East Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North East Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North East Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North East, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
North East Middle held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240024000574 · North East, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 13.3:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
North East Middle held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- This school
North East Middle
758 students
- North East Ele
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows North East Middle reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How North East Middle compares
North East 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$16,748
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, North East Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about North East Middle
How many students attend North East Middle?
North East Middle has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North East, MD. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Middle is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 East Middle?
51.6% of students at North East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East Middle?
The largest demographic group at North East Middle is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in North East, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East Middle?
North East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 East Middle rank among public schools in North East?
By Resource Investment Index, North East Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North East, 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 North East on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides North East Middle, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.