Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Windy Hill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windy Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Windy Hill Middle School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windy Hill Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Hill Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
12%
33%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windy Hill Middle School's ranking?
Windy Hill Middle School is ranked #318 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Windy Hill Middle School often compared to?
Windy Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvert Middle School, Plum Point Middle School, Northern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Windy Hill Middle School?
762 students attend Windy Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Windy Hill Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Hill Middle School?
Windy Hill Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windy Hill Middle School offer ?
Windy Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windy Hill Middle School part of?
Windy Hill Middle School is part of Calvert County Public Schools School District.
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