Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, E. Russell Hicks 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. Russell Hicks Middle serves the eastern part of Hagerstown, MD, covering an area of approximately 20.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3 miles from the school's location to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Russell Hicks Middle School's student population of 841 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. Russell Hicks 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 E. Russell Hicks Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)36%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #756 out of 1,338 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, Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle School?
841 students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of E. Russell Hicks Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E. Russell Hicks Middle School part of?
E. Russell Hicks Middle School is part of Washington County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
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
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