Crofton Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Crofton Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Crofton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,293 students in grades 6-8, Crofton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,281 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,293 students
1,281 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#328 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
431
450
Grade 7 Students
444
428
Grade 8 Students
418
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
20%
4%
% White
55%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%