Northern Middle School serves 809 students in grades 6-8.
Northern 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 10% (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 32% (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 52% 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: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northern Middle School's student population of 809 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern 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 Northern Middle School is 0.69, 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
#701 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
21%
34%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Northern Middle School's ranking?
Northern Middle School is ranked #701 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northern Middle School often compared to?
Northern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Northern Middle School?
809 students attend Northern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northern Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Middle School offer ?
Northern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Middle School part of?
Northern Middle School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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