Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602

stoddert.ccboe.com/

925 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in Charles County. As part of the Charles County Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also offering various elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills.

Beyond academics, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and promoting student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and service-oriented programs that encourage students to get involved in the school culture. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social development, the school aims to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

925

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	155
Black	638
Asian	23
Two or More	62
American Indian	3

Black
638 (69.0 %)
Hispanic
155 (16.8 %)
Two or More
62 (6.7 %)
White
44 (4.8 %)
Asian
23 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)645-1334
Website:	http://stoddert.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 306

Grade 7 313

Grade 8 306