Wilde Lake Middle School vs. Harpers Choice Middle School
Should I attend Wilde Lake Middle School or Harpers Choice 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
Wilde Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Harpers Choice Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Wilde Lake 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Harpers Choice 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 12% (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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
626 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#558 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
203
159
Grade 7 Students
207
178
Grade 8 Students
216
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
44%
48%
% White
28%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
