- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owings, MD
Windy Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Windy Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240015000967
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windy Hill Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Owings · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windy Hill Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Hill Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Owings, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Windy Hill Middle held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 240015000967 · Owings, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 15.9:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Windy Hill Middle held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Windy Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- This school
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Windy Hill Middle reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windy Hill Middle compares
Windy Hill 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,606
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Windy Hill Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windy Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windy Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Owings
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windy Hill Middle
How many students attend Windy Hill Middle?
Windy Hill Middle has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owings, MD. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Windy Hill Middle is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windy Hill Middle?
19.7% of students at Windy Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windy Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Windy Hill Middle is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Owings, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windy Hill Middle?
Windy Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Windy Hill Middle rank among public schools in Owings?
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Hill Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Owings, 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 Owings on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Windy Hill Middle, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.