Newport Mill Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6, 7, and 8, located in Kensington, Maryland.
Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Newport Mill 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newport Mill Middle serves the southeast part of Kensington, MD, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Mill Middle School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Campus Size
8.4 acres (3 ha)
School Motto
To Unleash Potential
School Rankings
Newport Mill 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 Newport Mill Middle School is 0.61, 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
#889 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Mill Middle School's ranking?
Newport Mill Middle School is ranked #889 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Newport Mill Middle School often compared to?
Newport Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sligo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Newport Mill Middle School?
652 students attend Newport Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Newport Mill Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Mill Middle School?
Newport Mill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newport Mill Middle School offer ?
Newport Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newport Mill Middle School part of?
Newport Mill Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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