Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Walkersville 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walkersville Middle serves the northeast part of its school district in Walkersville, MD, covering an area of approximately 70.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walkersville Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
779 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walkersville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walkersville Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walkersville Middle School's ranking?
Walkersville Middle School is ranked #648 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Walkersville Middle School often compared to?
Walkersville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monocacy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Walkersville Middle School?
779 students attend Walkersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Walkersville Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walkersville Middle School?
Walkersville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walkersville Middle School offer ?
Walkersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walkersville Middle School part of?
Walkersville Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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