Enrollment
577
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cumberland, Maryland, enrolling 577 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 577 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumberland's middle schools, it stands alongside Braddock Middle (536 students): Washington Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 12.8:1).
Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students) and Allegany High (719 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,465
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegany County Public Schools, which includes Washington Middle.
$17,465
Per student
-15%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Middle a good school?
Washington Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 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.
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