At a glance
Reported students
697
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Sykesville Middle: 697 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Sykesville Middle
Sykesville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sykesville. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Carroll County Public Schools. NCES reports 697 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Asian (7.5%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sykesville Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black4.6%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carroll County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
655 reported students
Mount Airy Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
761 reported students
Shiloh Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
631 reported students
North Carroll Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
626 reported students
Westminster East Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
796 reported students
Oklahoma Road Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
816 reported students
Public schools near Sykesville Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Road Middle Middle · Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 816 | 2.7 mi |
| Mount View Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 881 | 3.9 mi |
| Glenwood Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 494 | 6.1 mi |
| Folly Quarter Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 682 | 7.5 mi |
| Deer Park Middle Magnet School Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,127 | 7.9 mi |
| Patapsco Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 670 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sykesville Middle
What grades does Sykesville Middle serve?
Sykesville Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carroll County Public Schools.
How many students attend Sykesville Middle?
Sykesville Middle reported 697 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 783 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sykesville Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 697 students and 46.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sykesville Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sykesville Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carroll County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sykesville Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sykesville Middle in?
Sykesville Middle is part of Carroll County Public Schools, based in Westminster, MD, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sykesville Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oklahoma Road Middle (2.7 mi), Mount View Middle (3.9 mi), Glenwood Middle (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.