- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumberland, MD
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240003000031
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, MD.
School address
District: Allegany County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240003000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Washington Middle held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 240003000031 · Cumberland, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 12.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (743 students)
Washington Middle held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
743 students
- Allegany High
Allegany High
719 students
- Fort Hill High
Fort Hill High
655 students
- This school
Washington Middle
577 students
- Braddock Middl
Braddock Middle
536 students
- South Penn Ele
South Penn Elementary
491 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maryland - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Washington Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allegany County Public Schools reports $18,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegany High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Hill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Braddock Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Penn Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Cumberland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumberland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Washington Middle?
60.9% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Cumberland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Washington Middle rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegany County Public Schools?
Besides Washington Middle, Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students), Allegany High (719 students), and Fort Hill High (655 students). See the Allegany County Public Schools district page for the complete list.