- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+356 students YoY
Walker Mill Middle grew from 693 students in 2022-23 to 1,049 in 2023-24 (+51.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+356 students YoY 240051001477 · Capitol Heights, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 24:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Walker Mill Middle grew from 693 students in 2022-23 to 1,049 in 2023-24 (+51.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Walker Mill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 1,054
Walker Mill Middle
1,054 students
What this shows Walker Mill Middle reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Mill Middle compares
Walker Mill Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,054 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 1,049 (2023-24), up 356.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.