Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Deep 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deep Creek Middle serves the southeast part of Essex, MD, covering an area of approximately 29.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deep Creek Middle School's student population of 670 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deep 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 Deep Creek Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1265 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)50.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Creek Middle School's ranking?
Deep Creek Middle School is ranked #1265 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Deep Creek Middle School often compared to?
Deep Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkville Middle School, Stemmers Run Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek Middle School?
670 students attend Deep Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deep Creek Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Creek Middle School?
Deep Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deep Creek Middle School offer ?
Deep Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deep Creek Middle School part of?
Deep Creek Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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