- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, MD
Oakland Mills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Mills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000746
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Mills Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Mills Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Mills Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Columbia, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Oakland Mills Middle shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 240042000746 · Columbia, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 10.1:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Oakland Mills Middle shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakland Mills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 415
Oakland Mills Middle
415 students
What this shows Oakland Mills Middle reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Mills Middle compares
Oakland Mills Middle is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$19,256
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 21.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Oakland Mills Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Mills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Mills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Columbia
3 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Mills Middle
How many students attend Oakland Mills Middle?
Oakland Mills Middle has 415 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, MD. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills Middle is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% 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 Oakland Mills Middle?
45.9% of students at Oakland Mills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Mills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Mills Middle is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Columbia, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Mills Middle?
Oakland Mills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Oakland Mills Middle rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Mills Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Oakland Mills Middle, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.