Enrollment
1,124
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverdale, MD
William Wirt Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Wirt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001186
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Wirt Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Wirt Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Wirt Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Wirt Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Wirt Middle
William Wirt Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Riverdale, Maryland, enrolling 1,124 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.8% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,124 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside William Wirt 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 William Wirt Middle compares
William Wirt 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,124
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$19,234
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 6.6%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, William Wirt Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes William Wirt Middle.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 William Wirt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Wirt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Wirt Middle
How many students attend William Wirt Middle?
William Wirt Middle has 1,124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverdale, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wirt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wirt Middle is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 William Wirt Middle?
86.8% of students at William Wirt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Wirt Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Wirt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Wirt Middle?
William Wirt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 William Wirt Middle rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, William Wirt Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
Is William Wirt Middle a good school?
William Wirt Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides William Wirt Middle, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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