- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
St. Michaels Middle/High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240063001248 · St Michaels, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton High (1,179 students)
St. Michaels Middle/High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
St. Michaels Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton High
Easton High
1,179 students
- Easton Element
Easton Elementary
1,075 students
- Easton Middle
Easton Middle
703 students
- This school 449
St. Michaels Middle/High School
449 students
- Chapel Distric 359
Chapel District Elementary
359 students
- St. Michaels E 332
St. Michaels Elementary
332 students
What this shows St. Michaels Middle/High School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Michaels Middle/High School compares
St. Michaels Middle/High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,056
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 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.
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
District finance for Talbot County Public Schools reports $16,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,075
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.