- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, MD
Westminster East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westminster East 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 240021000550
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster East Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster East Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster East Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Westminster East Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 240021000550 · Westminster, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 14.7:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Westminster East Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westminster East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Westminster East Middle
796 students
What this shows Westminster East Middle reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westminster East Middle compares
Westminster East 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$16,548
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Westminster East Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westminster East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westminster East Middle
How many students attend Westminster East Middle?
Westminster East Middle has 796 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, MD. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster East Middle is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westminster East Middle?
33.2% of students at Westminster East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westminster East Middle is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster East Middle?
Westminster East 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 Westminster East Middle rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster East Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Westminster East Middle, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.