Western Heights Middle School vs. Northern Middle School
Should I attend Western Heights Middle School or Northern 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
Western Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 942 students in grades 6-8, Western Heights 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
942 students
803 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#701 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
330
262
Grade 7 Students
290
274
Grade 8 Students
322
267
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
25%
20%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
