Hammond Middle School vs. Murray Hill Middle School
Should I attend Hammond Middle School or Murray Hill 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
Hammond Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Murray Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Hammond 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Murray Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
583 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#489 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
178
Grade 7 Students
197
222
Grade 8 Students
206
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
18%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
27%
44%
% White
39%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
