Springfield Middle School serves 859 students in grades 6-8.
Springfield Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Springfield Middle School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Springfield Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Springfield Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
10%
34%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springfield Middle School's ranking?
Springfield Middle School is ranked #547 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Springfield Middle School often compared to?
Springfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
859 students attend Springfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Springfield Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield Middle School offer ?
Springfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springfield Middle School part of?
Springfield Middle School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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