- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Woodlawn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000501
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #8 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle ranks #8 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Woodlawn Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 240012000501 · Baltimore, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 12.4:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Woodlawn Middle shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 522
Woodlawn Middle
522 students
What this shows Woodlawn Middle reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Middle compares
Woodlawn Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Woodlawn Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Middle
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle?
Woodlawn Middle has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% 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 Woodlawn Middle?
62.2% of students at Woodlawn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Middle is African American at 72.0% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Middle?
Woodlawn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Woodlawn Middle rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle ranks #8 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Woodlawn Middle, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.