Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Westminster East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westminster East Middle serves the northern part of Westminster, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 70.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westminster East Middle School's student population of 796 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience.
School Rankings
Westminster East 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 Westminster East Middle School is 0.50, 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
#543 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)25.1%
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
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westminster East Middle School's ranking?
Westminster East Middle School is ranked #543 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westminster East Middle School often compared to?
Westminster East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westminster East Middle School?
796 students attend Westminster East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Westminster East Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westminster East Middle School?
Westminster East Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westminster East Middle School offer ?
Westminster East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westminster East Middle School part of?
Westminster East Middle School is part of Carroll County School District.
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