Smithsburg Middle School vs. Springfield Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades 6-8, Smithsburg 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
531 students
749 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#547 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
152
226
Grade 7 Students
187
241
Grade 8 Students
192
282
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
75%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%