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Smithsburg Middle School vs. Boonsboro Middle School

Should you attend Smithsburg Middle School or Boonsboro 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
Smithsburg Middle School
68 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Boonsboro Middle School
1 J-h Wade Dr
Boonsboro, MD 21713
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Smithsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, Smithsburg Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Boonsboro 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
533 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithsburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boonsboro Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boonsboro Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithsburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boonsboro Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#304 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#364 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithsburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boonsboro Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in MD)
36%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boonsboro Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boonsboro Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boonsboro Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithsburg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boonsboro Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
176
238
Grade 7 Students
193
207
Grade 8 Students
164
216

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boonsboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boonsboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boonsboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boonsboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boonsboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boonsboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boonsboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boonsboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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