Northern Middle School vs. Springfield Middle School
Should I attend Northern Middle School or Springfield 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
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Springfield 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 13% (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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
803 students
749 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#547 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
262
226
Grade 7 Students
274
241
Grade 8 Students
267
282
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
20%
10%
% White
45%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
