Sykesville Middle School

7301 Springfield Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Sykesville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sykesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sykesville Middle School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Sykesville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sykesville Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#244 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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28%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
6%
33%
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White
78%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Sykesville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sykesville Middle School's ranking?
Sykesville Middle School is ranked #244 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sykesville Middle School often compared to?
Sykesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Sykesville Middle School?
780 students attend Sykesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sykesville Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sykesville Middle School?
Sykesville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sykesville Middle School offer ?
Sykesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sykesville Middle School part of?
Sykesville Middle School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2020
It's a very good school! They encourage you to try your best and they try to make it a positive environment. The teachers are wonderful and all the students are responsible, respectful and kind to each other. I loved Sykesville Middle School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Laura DeHart

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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