- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jessup, MD
Patuxent Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Patuxent Valley 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 240042001522
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patuxent Valley Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jessup · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patuxent Valley Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jessup, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Patuxent Valley Middle grew from 767 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 240042001522 · Jessup, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Patuxent Valley Middle grew from 767 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Patuxent Valley 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
Patuxent Valley Middle
840 students
What this shows Patuxent Valley Middle reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patuxent Valley Middle compares
Patuxent Valley Middle is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Maryland - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 15.2%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Patuxent Valley 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 Patuxent Valley 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patuxent Valley 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
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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patuxent Valley Middle
How many students attend Patuxent Valley Middle?
Patuxent Valley Middle has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jessup, MD. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patuxent Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Patuxent Valley Middle is 14.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Patuxent Valley Middle?
40.9% of students at Patuxent Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patuxent Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Patuxent Valley Middle is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Jessup, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patuxent Valley Middle?
Patuxent Valley 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 Patuxent Valley Middle rank among public schools in Jessup?
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jessup, 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Patuxent Valley 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.