- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sykesville, MD
Oklahoma Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oklahoma Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240021000835
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oklahoma Road Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oklahoma Road Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oklahoma Road Middle ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Oklahoma Road Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240021000835 · Sykesville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 18.5:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Oklahoma Road Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oklahoma Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Oklahoma Road Middle
816 students
What this shows Oklahoma Road Middle reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oklahoma Road Middle compares
Oklahoma Road 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,548
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Asian 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Oklahoma Road Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oklahoma Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oklahoma Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Sykesville
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Road Middle
How many students attend Oklahoma Road Middle?
Oklahoma Road Middle has 816 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oklahoma Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oklahoma Road Middle is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oklahoma Road Middle?
11.7% of students at Oklahoma Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oklahoma Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oklahoma Road Middle is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oklahoma Road Middle?
Oklahoma Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oklahoma Road Middle rank among public schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oklahoma Road Middle ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, 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 Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Oklahoma Road Middle, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.