- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hagerstown, MD
Northern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001276
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Northern Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 240066001276 · Hagerstown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 16.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Northern Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.2 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
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- This school
Northern Middle
841 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
What this shows Northern Middle reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Middle compares
Northern 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Maryland - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Northern Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Hagerstown
2 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 (~841 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle
How many students attend Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Middle?
59.4% 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 39.9% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 middle schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Northern Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.