- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Germantown, MD
Roberto W. Clemente Middle
Federal NCES profile for Roberto W. Clemente Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000493
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberto W. Clemente Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberto W. Clemente Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto W. Clemente Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Germantown, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Roberto W. Clemente Middle held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240048000493 · Germantown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Roberto W. Clemente Middle held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Roberto W. Clemente Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 888
Roberto W. Clemente Middle
888 students
What this shows Roberto W. Clemente Middle reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberto W. Clemente Middle compares
Roberto W. Clemente 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 2% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$19,456
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 31.3%
Asian 16.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Roberto W. Clemente Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberto W. Clemente 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberto W. Clemente Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Germantown
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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberto W. Clemente Middle
How many students attend Roberto W. Clemente Middle?
Roberto W. Clemente Middle has 888 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Germantown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto W. Clemente Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberto W. Clemente Middle is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Roberto W. Clemente Middle?
50.1% of students at Roberto W. Clemente Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberto W. Clemente Middle?
The largest demographic group at Roberto W. Clemente Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Germantown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberto W. Clemente Middle?
Roberto W. Clemente Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Roberto W. Clemente Middle rank among middle schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto W. Clemente Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Germantown, 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 Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Roberto W. Clemente 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.