Magothy River Middle School vs. Severna Park Middle School
Should I attend Magothy River Middle School or Severna Park 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
Magothy River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Severna Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, Magothy River 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 59% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,440 students in grades 6-8, Severna Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
699 students
1,440 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#212 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
217
490
Grade 7 Students
241
457
Grade 8 Students
241
493
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
76%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
