Enrollment
449
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Michaels, MD
St. Michaels Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Michaels Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240063001248
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Michaels Middle/High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 449
- students enrolled
St. Michaels Middle/High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Talbot County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240063001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Michaels Middle/High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Michaels Middle/High School
St. Michaels Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in St Michaels, Maryland, enrolling 449 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Talbot County Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among St Michaels's public schools, it stands alongside St. Michaels Elementary (332 students): St. Michaels Middle/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.8:1).
Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students) and Easton Elementary (1,075 students) alongside St. Michaels Middle/High School.
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 St. Michaels Middle/High School compares
St. Michaels Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 68.8%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, St. Michaels Middle/High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talbot County Public Schools, which includes St. Michaels Middle/High School.
$14,943
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 St. Michaels Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Easton Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel District Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Michaels Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in St Michaels
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. Michaels Middle/High School
How many students attend St. Michaels Middle/High School?
St. Michaels Middle/High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Michaels, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Middle/High School is 14:1, which is 3% 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 St. Michaels Middle/High School?
41.3% of students at St. Michaels Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Michaels Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Michaels Middle/High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in St Michaels, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Michaels Middle/High School?
St. Michaels Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is St. Michaels Middle/High School a good school?
St. Michaels Middle/High School earns 47/100 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 Talbot County Public Schools?
Besides St. Michaels Middle/High School, Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students), Easton Elementary (1,075 students), and Easton Middle (703 students). See the Talbot County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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