Westmar Middle School
Tel:
(301)463-5751
- Westmar Middle School serves 281 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Westmar Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Westmar Middle School places 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 teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Westmar Middle School's student population of 281 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% 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 Comparison
- Westmar Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #771 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 34% |
| White | 97% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Lonaconing George's Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
2.6 miles
15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S
Lonaconing, MD 21539
(301)463-6202 2.6 PK-5 306 - Westernport Westernport Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 266 students
5.8 miles
172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562
(301)359-0511 5.8 PK-5 266 - Frostburg Beall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
7.5 miles
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301)689-3636 7.5 PK-5 456 - Cumberland Bel Air Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 238 students
7.5 miles
14401 Barton Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301)729-2992 7.5 PK-5 238 - Keyser Mineral County Alternative Program Alternative School
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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