Enrollment
512
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perryville, MD
Perryville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240024000578
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perryville, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perryville Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perryville Middle
Perryville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Perryville, Maryland, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Perryville Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perryville Middle compares
Perryville Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Perryville Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Perryville Middle.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Perryville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perryville Middle
How many students attend Perryville Middle?
Perryville Middle has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perryville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Middle is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Perryville Middle?
46.1% of students at Perryville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Middle is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Perryville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Middle?
Perryville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perryville Middle rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perryville, 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 Perryville on the city page.
Is Perryville Middle a good school?
Perryville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Perryville Middle, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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