- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldorf, MD
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore G. Davis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240027001647
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore G. Davis Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore G. Davis Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore G. Davis Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027001647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Theodore G. Davis Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 240027001647 · Waldorf, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 18.8:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Theodore G. Davis Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Theodore G. Davis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
999 students
What this shows Theodore G. Davis Middle School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore G. Davis Middle School compares
Theodore G. Davis Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$17,415
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.6%
White 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Theodore G. Davis Middle School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore G. Davis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore G. Davis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waldorf
3 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 (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore G. Davis Middle School
How many students attend Theodore G. Davis Middle School?
Theodore G. Davis Middle School has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore G. Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore G. Davis Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore G. Davis Middle School?
36.1% of students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore G. Davis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore G. Davis Middle School is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore G. Davis Middle School?
Theodore G. Davis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Theodore G. Davis Middle School rank among middle schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore G. Davis Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Waldorf, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waldorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Theodore G. Davis Middle School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.