- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walkersville, MD
Walkersville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walkersville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033000656
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walkersville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Walkersville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walkersville Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Walkersville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Walkersville Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 240033000656 · Walkersville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 15.3:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Walkersville Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Walkersville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 779
Walkersville Middle
779 students
What this shows Walkersville Middle reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walkersville Middle compares
Walkersville Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Walkersville Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walkersville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walkersville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walkersville Middle
How many students attend Walkersville Middle?
Walkersville Middle has 779 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walkersville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkersville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkersville Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walkersville Middle?
33.8% of students at Walkersville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walkersville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walkersville Middle is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Walkersville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walkersville Middle?
Walkersville Middle 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 Walkersville Middle rank among public schools in Walkersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Walkersville, 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 Walkersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Walkersville Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.