Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Ballenger Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballenger Creek Middle serves the southern part of Frederick, MD, covering an area of approximately 51.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edges located up to 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballenger Creek Middle School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
777 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
35 acres
School Motto
Rigor ~ Structure ~ Support
School Rankings
Ballenger Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballenger Creek Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballenger Creek Middle School's ranking?
Ballenger Creek Middle School is ranked #671 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ballenger Creek Middle School often compared to?
Ballenger Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood 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 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ballenger Creek Middle School?
777 students attend Ballenger Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Ballenger Creek Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballenger Creek Middle School?
Ballenger Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballenger Creek Middle School offer ?
Ballenger Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballenger Creek Middle School part of?
Ballenger Creek Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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