- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Annapolis, MD
Wiley H. Bates Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wiley H. Bates Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240006000041
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley H. Bates Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiley H. Bates Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley H. Bates Middle ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wiley H. Bates Middle held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 240006000041 · Annapolis, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 10.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Wiley H. Bates Middle held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wiley H. Bates Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 707
Wiley H. Bates Middle
707 students
What this shows Wiley H. Bates Middle reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley H. Bates Middle compares
Wiley H. Bates 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,624
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 33.5%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Wiley H. Bates Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiley H. Bates Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiley H. Bates Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Annapolis
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley H. Bates Middle
How many students attend Wiley H. Bates Middle?
Wiley H. Bates Middle has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Annapolis, MD. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley H. Bates Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley H. Bates Middle is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Wiley H. Bates Middle?
45.3% of students at Wiley H. Bates Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiley H. Bates Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wiley H. Bates Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley H. Bates Middle?
Wiley H. Bates Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Wiley H. Bates Middle rank among public schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley H. Bates Middle ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Annapolis, 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 Annapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Wiley H. Bates Middle, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.