- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ijamsville, MD
Oakdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033001163
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Ijamsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ijamsville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Oakdale Middle held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 240033001163 · Ijamsville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 19.4:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Oakdale Middle held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Oakdale Middle
1,085 students
What this shows Oakdale Middle reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Middle compares
Oakdale 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 80% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$16,233
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Asian 15.1%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Oakdale Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Ijamsville
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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Middle
How many students attend Oakdale Middle?
Oakdale Middle has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ijamsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle is 19.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Middle?
10.0% of students at Oakdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Ijamsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Middle?
Oakdale Middle 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 Oakdale Middle rank among middle schools in Ijamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ijamsville, 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 Ijamsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Oakdale Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.