- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frederick, MD
West Frederick Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Frederick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033000658
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Frederick Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Frederick Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Frederick Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Frederick Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240033000658 · Frederick, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 15.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
West Frederick Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
West Frederick 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 820
West Frederick Middle
820 students
What this shows West Frederick Middle reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Frederick Middle compares
West Frederick 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 25.9%
White 24.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, West Frederick 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 West Frederick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Frederick 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
Similar middle schools in Frederick
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Crestwood Middle
Standard public school
996 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Middle
Standard public school
777 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Monocacy Middle
Standard public school
710 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Standard public school
573 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Frederick Middle
How many students attend West Frederick Middle?
West Frederick Middle has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Frederick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Frederick Middle is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Frederick Middle?
55.7% of students at West Frederick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Frederick Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Frederick Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Frederick Middle?
West Frederick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West Frederick Middle rank among middle schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, West Frederick Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides West Frederick 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.