Enrollment
999
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore G. Davis Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theodore G. Davis Middle School
Theodore G. Davis Middle School is a large middle school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 999 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Maryland schools and 30% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 999 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waldorf's middle schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Stoddert Middle School (920 students): Theodore G. Davis Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 23.6:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Theodore G. Davis Middle 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 Theodore G. Davis Middle School compares
Theodore G. Davis Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Theodore G. Davis Middle School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Theodore G. Davis Middle School a good school?
Theodore G. Davis Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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