Westmar Middle School
Westmar Middle School serves 281 students in grades 6-8.
Westmar 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Westmar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Westmar Middle School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Westmar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Westmar Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #634 out of 1354 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 34% |
| White | 97% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allegany County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Westmar Middle School is Mineral County Alternative Program (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George's Creek Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lonaconing George's Creek Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 306 students10
2.6 miles
15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301) 463-6202 2.6 PK-5 306 - Westernport Westernport Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 266 students10
5.8 miles
172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562
(301) 359-0511 5.8 PK-5 266 - Frostburg Beall Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
7.5 miles
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3636 7.5 PK-5 456 - Cumberland Bel Air Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 238 students10
7.5 miles
14401 Barton Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992 7.5 PK-5 238 - Keyser Mineral County Alternative Program Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 6-11 | 12 students
7.6 miles
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213 7.6 6-11 12
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