Smithsburg Middle vs Clear Spring Middle
Clear Spring Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.2/10. Smithsburg Middle is significantly larger with 533 students, about 1.6× the size of Clear Spring Middle (329). In math proficiency, Smithsburg Middle leads at 50.0%.
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Smithsburg Middle
Smithsburg, MD
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
533 students
Clear Spring Middle
Clear Spring, MD
8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
329 students
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| Metric | Smithsburg Middle | Clear Spring Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.1% | 52.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #456 of 1,363 | #81 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Smithsburg Middle | Clear Spring Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Smithsburg Middle | Clear Spring Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 533 | 329 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.1% | 52.6% |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
| City | Smithsburg | Clear Spring |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Smithsburg (21783) | Clear Spring (21722) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,055 | $86,341 |
| Median Home Value | $330,100 | $298,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,060 | $877 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.3% | 22.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |