- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owings, MD
Northern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240015000515
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Owings · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Owings, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Northern Middle grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 240015000515 · Owings, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 21.9:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Northern Middle grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- This school
Northern Middle
745 students
- Windy Hill Mid
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Northern Middle reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Middle compares
Northern Middle is a growing 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 79% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,606
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
African American 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Northern Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windy Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Owings
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle
How many students attend Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owings, MD. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle is 21.9:1, which is 51% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Middle?
10.5% of students at Northern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northern Middle is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Owings, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Northern Middle rank among public schools in Owings?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Owings, 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 Owings on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Northern Middle, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.