Murray Hill Middle School vs. Harpers Choice Middle School
Should I attend Murray Hill Middle School or Harpers Choice 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
Murray Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Harpers Choice Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Harpers Choice 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
634 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#558 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
159
Grade 7 Students
222
178
Grade 8 Students
234
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
44%
48%
% White
12%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
