Enrollment
562
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockville, MD
Redland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Redland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000901
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redland Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Redland Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redland Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redland Middle
Redland Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Rockville, Maryland, enrolling 562 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 327 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rockville's middle schools, it stands alongside Julius West Middle (1,365 students): Redland Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Redland 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 Redland Middle compares
Redland 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 22.8%
White 19.9%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Redland Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Redland Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Redland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Rockville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Julius West Middle
Standard public school
1,365 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Parkland Middle
Standard public school
1,185 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Tilden Middle
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Earle B. Wood Middle
Standard public school
1,019 students 14:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Middle School
Standard public school
915 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Redland Middle
How many students attend Redland Middle?
Redland Middle has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Redland Middle is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Redland Middle?
51.1% of students at Redland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Redland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redland Middle?
Redland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Redland Middle rank among middle schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, 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 Rockville on the city page.
Is Redland Middle a good school?
Redland Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. 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 Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Redland Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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