Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Clarksville Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarksville Middle serves the southern part of Clarksville, MD, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles and the farthest edge located 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarksville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarksville Middle School's student population of 679 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarksville Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksville Middle School is 0.68, 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
#23 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
44%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksville Middle School's ranking?
Clarksville Middle School is ranked #23 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Clarksville Middle School often compared to?
Clarksville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burleigh Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Clarksville Middle School?
679 students attend Clarksville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clarksville Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarksville Middle School?
Clarksville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville Middle School offer ?
Clarksville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarksville Middle School part of?
Clarksville Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
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