- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsport, MD
Springfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001290
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Springfield Middle held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 240066001290 · Williamsport, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Springfield Middle held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Springfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school
Springfield Middle
808 students
What this shows Springfield Middle reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Middle compares
Springfield 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Springfield Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Middle
How many students attend Springfield Middle?
Springfield Middle has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsport, MD. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Middle?
59.0% of students at Springfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Middle is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Williamsport, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Middle?
Springfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Springfield Middle rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Springfield Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.