Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Boonsboro 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Boonsboro Middle serves the southeast part of Boonsboro, MD, covering an area of approximately 119 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boonsboro Middle School's student population of 673 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Cultivating learning communities that spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and inspire success.
School Rankings
Boonsboro Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonsboro Middle School is 0.29, which is less 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
#364 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Boonsboro Middle School's ranking?
Boonsboro Middle School is ranked #364 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Boonsboro Middle School often compared to?
Boonsboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. Russell Hicks Middle School, Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Boonsboro Middle School?
673 students attend Boonsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Boonsboro Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boonsboro Middle School?
Boonsboro Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boonsboro Middle School offer ?
Boonsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boonsboro Middle School part of?
Boonsboro Middle School is part of Washington County School District.
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