Northern Middle School vs. Windy Hill Middle School
Should you attend Northern Middle School or Windy Hill Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Windy Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Northern 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, Windy Hill 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
669 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#320 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
250
222
Grade 7 Students
245
200
Grade 8 Students
250
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
72%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%