At a glance
Reported students
835
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Esperanza Middle: 835 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.8:1 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
- 836
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Esperanza Middle
Esperanza Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lexington Park. It is one of 27 current school records connected to St. Mary's County Public Schools. NCES reports 835 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, 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 (48.4%) and Black (27.2%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. 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 Esperanza Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- 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
- White48.4%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black27.2%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.3%
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 St. Mary's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Margaret Brent Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
878 reported students
Spring Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
913 reported students
Leonardtown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
969 reported students
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
715 reported students
Park Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Public schools near Esperanza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Holly Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | 0.4 mi |
| Town Creek Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 220 | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Creek Middle Middle · Calvert County Public Schools | 06–08 | 436 | 5.4 mi |
| Leonardtown Middle Middle · St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 969 | 6.8 mi |
| Spring Ridge Middle Middle · St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 913 | 7.3 mi |
| Southern Middle Middle · Calvert County Public Schools | 06–08 | 442 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Middle
What grades does Esperanza Middle serve?
Esperanza Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Mary's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Esperanza Middle?
Esperanza Middle reported 835 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 836 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Esperanza Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 835 students and 53 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 Esperanza Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Esperanza Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Esperanza Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.8% 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 Esperanza Middle in?
Esperanza Middle is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, based in Leonardtown, MD, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Esperanza Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Holly Elementary School (0.4 mi), Town Creek Elementary (0.7 mi), Mill Creek Middle (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.