Enrollment
1,054
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Capitol Heights, MD
Walker Mill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walker Mill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001477
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Mill Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Capitol Heights · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Mill Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Mill Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Capitol Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Mill Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Mill Middle
Walker Mill Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Capitol Heights, Maryland, enrolling 1,054 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 66% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,054 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Walker Mill Middle.
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 Walker Mill Middle compares
Walker Mill Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 66% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Walker Mill Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Walker Mill Middle.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Walker Mill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Mill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walker Mill Middle
How many students attend Walker Mill Middle?
Walker Mill Middle has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Mill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Mill Middle is 24:1, which is 66% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Mill Middle?
64.6% of students at Walker Mill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Mill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walker Mill Middle is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Capitol Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Mill Middle?
Walker Mill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Walker Mill Middle rank among public schools in Capitol Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Mill Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Capitol Heights, 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 Capitol Heights on the city page.
Is Walker Mill Middle a good school?
Walker Mill Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Walker Mill Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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