- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Accident, MD
Northern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240036001351
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Accident · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Accident, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northern Middle School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240036001351 · Accident, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Northern Middle School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- This school 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- Yough Glades E 299
Yough Glades Elementary
299 students
What this shows Northern Middle School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Middle School compares
Northern 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 84% | - | - |
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.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
23.6%
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
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Northern Middle School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yough Glades Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle School
How many students attend Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Accident, MD. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School 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 Northern Middle School?
31.6% of students at Northern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Accident, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Accident?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Accident, 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 Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Northern Middle School, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.