Serving 996 students in grades 6-8, Crestwood 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crestwood Middle serves the southwest part of Frederick, MD, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crestwood Middle School's student population of 996 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
996 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Crestwood Middle -- Home of the Cavaliers.
School Rankings
Crestwood 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 Crestwood Middle School is 0.72, 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
#913 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cavaliers colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestwood Middle School's ranking?
Crestwood Middle School is ranked #913 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crestwood Middle School often compared to?
Crestwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballenger Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Middle School?
996 students attend Crestwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Crestwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestwood Middle School?
Crestwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crestwood Middle School offer ?
Crestwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crestwood Middle School part of?
Crestwood Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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