- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Vanguard Collegiate Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Collegiate Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240009001693
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Collegiate Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #25 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Collegiate Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Collegiate Middle ranks #25 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Vanguard Collegiate Middle shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240009001693 · Baltimore, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Vanguard Collegiate Middle shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Collegiate Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 313
Vanguard Collegiate Middle
313 students
What this shows Vanguard Collegiate Middle reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Collegiate Middle compares
Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 72% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.7%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 5.1%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Vanguard Collegiate Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard Collegiate Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Collegiate Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Collegiate Middle
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Collegiate Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
84.5% of students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Collegiate Middle is African American at 78.9% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Vanguard Collegiate Middle rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Collegiate Middle ranks #25 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Vanguard Collegiate Middle, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.