- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pylesville, MD
North Harford Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Harford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039000709
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Harford Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pylesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Harford Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
North Harford Middle held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240039000709 · Pylesville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 14.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
North Harford Middle held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Harford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
North Harford Middle
849 students
What this shows North Harford Middle reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Harford Middle compares
North Harford 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, North Harford Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Harford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Harford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~849 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Harford Middle
How many students attend North Harford Middle?
North Harford Middle has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pylesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harford Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Harford Middle?
18.9% of students at North Harford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harford Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Harford Middle is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Pylesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harford Middle?
North Harford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Harford Middle rank among public schools in Pylesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides North Harford Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.