Clear Spring Middle School

12628 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Clear Spring 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Clear Spring Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Clear Spring Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Spring Middle School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#377 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clear Spring Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clear Spring 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 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clear Spring 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clear Spring Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Clear Spring Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clear Spring Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Spring Middle School's ranking?
Clear Spring Middle School is ranked #377 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Clear Spring Middle School often compared to?
Clear Spring Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonsboro Middle School, Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Clear Spring Middle School?
329 students attend Clear Spring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clear Spring Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Spring Middle School?
Clear Spring Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clear Spring Middle School offer ?
Clear Spring Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Spring Middle School part of?
Clear Spring Middle School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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