E. Russell Hicks Middle School serves 890 students in grades 6-8.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. Russell Hicks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
E. Russell Hicks Middle School's student population of 890 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. Russell Hicks Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of E. Russell Hicks Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
24%
34%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Russell Hicks Middle School's ranking?
E. Russell Hicks Middle School is ranked #769 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are E. Russell Hicks Middle School often compared to?
E. Russell Hicks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle School?
890 students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of E. Russell Hicks Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. Russell Hicks Middle School?
E. Russell Hicks Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. Russell Hicks Middle School offer ?
E. Russell Hicks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E. Russell Hicks Middle School part of?
E. Russell Hicks Middle School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2017
This school is awful! I love the teachers but the students! Foul language so disrespectful. It's awful. And as a Christian it's even worse hearing all this language
5 8/18/2009
This school has great academic programs such as the magnet program, which is for the gifted and talented. The extracurricular activites are not the best but can be a fun time for the kids. This school includes citzenship awards and best student. Parents aren't usually involved.
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