- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sykesville, MD
Sykesville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sykesville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240021000547
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sykesville Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sykesville Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sykesville Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sykesville Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240021000547 · Sykesville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 13.9:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Sykesville Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Sykesville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Sykesville Middle
697 students
What this shows Sykesville Middle reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sykesville Middle compares
Sykesville 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 | 17.6% | ▼ 64% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
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
$16,548
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Sykesville Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sykesville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sykesville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Sykesville
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sykesville Middle
How many students attend Sykesville Middle?
Sykesville Middle has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sykesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sykesville 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 Sykesville Middle?
17.6% of students at Sykesville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sykesville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sykesville Middle is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sykesville Middle?
Sykesville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sykesville Middle rank among public schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sykesville Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, 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 Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Sykesville Middle, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.