Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Westmar Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westmar Middle serves the southwest part of the Lonaconing, MD school district, encompassing approximately 62.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest students being about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westmar Middle School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westmar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmar Middle School is 0.13, 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
#924 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
n/a
32%
White
93%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmar Middle School's ranking?
Westmar Middle School is ranked #924 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westmar Middle School often compared to?
Westmar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Savage Middle School, Braddock Middle School, Perry Hall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westmar Middle School?
258 students attend Westmar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westmar Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westmar Middle School?
Westmar Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westmar Middle School offer ?
Westmar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westmar Middle School part of?
Westmar Middle School is part of Allegany County School District.
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