Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, North Carroll Middle School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Carroll Middle serves the northeast part of Hampstead, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 59 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 7.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Carroll Middle School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Carroll Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Carroll Middle School is 0.29, 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
#668 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)24.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 North Carroll Middle School's ranking?
North Carroll Middle School is ranked #668 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Carroll Middle School often compared to?
North Carroll Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shiloh Middle School, Westminster West 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 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend North Carroll Middle School?
626 students attend North Carroll Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of North Carroll Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Carroll Middle School?
North Carroll Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Carroll Middle School offer ?
North Carroll Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Carroll Middle School part of?
North Carroll Middle School is part of Carroll County School District.
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