- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lusby, MD
Southern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240015001392
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lusby · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lusby, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southern Middle held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240015001392 · Lusby, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Southern Middle held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Southern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- This school 442
Southern Middle
442 students
What this shows Southern Middle reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Middle compares
Southern 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% 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
$14,606
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 21.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Southern Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Lusby
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Middle
How many students attend Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lusby, MD. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 Southern Middle?
36.3% of students at Southern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Middle is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Lusby, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Southern Middle rank among public schools in Lusby?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lusby, 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 Lusby on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Southern Middle, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.