At a glance
Reported students
878
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Margaret Brent Middle: 878 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
16.4:1 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
- 941
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Margaret Brent Middle
Margaret Brent Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mechanicsville. It is one of 27 current school records connected to St. Mary's County Public Schools. NCES reports 878 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above 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 (78.7%) and Black (8.9%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 Margaret Brent Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.5 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
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White78.7%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black8.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
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.
Spring Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
913 reported students
Esperanza Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
835 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 Margaret Brent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopticon High High · St. Mary's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,526 | 1.5 mi |
| Oakville Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 3.9 mi |
| Benjamin Banneker Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 543 | 4.1 mi |
| Dynard Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 5.2 mi |
| Mechanicsville Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 273 | 5.5 mi |
| Leonardtown Middle Middle · St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 969 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Brent Middle
What grades does Margaret Brent Middle serve?
Margaret Brent 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 Margaret Brent Middle?
Margaret Brent Middle reported 878 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 941 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Margaret Brent Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 878 students and 53.5 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 Margaret Brent Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Margaret Brent 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 Margaret Brent Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.5% 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 Margaret Brent Middle in?
Margaret Brent 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 Margaret Brent Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chopticon High (1.5 mi), Oakville Elementary (3.9 mi), Benjamin Banneker Elementary (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.