At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
221
Northern Middle School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.7:1 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
- 326
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Northern Middle School
Northern Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Accident. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garrett County Public Schools. NCES reports 305 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below 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 (93.8%) and multiracial (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Northern Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.96 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White93.8%
- Hispanic3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Garrett County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yough Glades Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
299 reported students
Accident Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
221 reported students
Grantsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
204 reported students
Northern Garrett High School
High · Grades 08–12
439 reported students
Crellin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
152 reported students
Friendsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
137 reported students
Public schools near Northern Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Garrett High School High · Garrett County Public Schools | 08–12 | 439 | 0.3 mi |
| Accident Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–06 | 221 | 2.6 mi |
| Friendsville Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–05 | 137 | 5.5 mi |
| Grantsville Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–05 | 204 | 8.2 mi |
| Turkeyfoot Valley Area El Sch Elementary · Turkeyfoot Valley Area SD | PK–06 | 135 | 9.5 mi |
| Marclay Sch Middle · Uniontown Area SD | 06–08 | 84 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle School
What grades does Northern Middle School serve?
Northern Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garrett County Public Schools.
How many students attend Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 326 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 305 students and 23.96 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 Northern Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garrett County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northern Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.1% 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 Northern Middle School in?
Northern Middle School is part of Garrett County Public Schools, based in Oakland, MD, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern Garrett High School (0.3 mi), Accident Elementary (2.6 mi), Friendsville Elementary (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.