- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hagerstown, MD
Western Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Western Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001293
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Heights Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Heights Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Western Heights Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 240066001293 · Hagerstown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 15.2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Western Heights Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Western Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- This school
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
841 students
What this shows Western Heights Middle reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Heights Middle compares
Western Heights 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Maryland - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Western Heights Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Hagerstown
2 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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Heights Middle
How many students attend Western Heights Middle?
Western Heights Middle has 883 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Middle is 15.2:1, which is 5% 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 Western Heights Middle?
66.7% of students at Western Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Western Heights Middle is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Heights Middle?
Western Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Western Heights Middle rank among middle schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Western Heights Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.