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#287 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 21% in state

Boonsboro Middle

Middle School · Washington County Public Schools · Boonsboro, MD

A Washington County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 J-H Wade Dr, Boonsboro, MD 21713

  • Math 44% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.3% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$17,937
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Boonsboro Middle score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Boonsboro Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average287/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boonsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,585

Median home value

$348,300

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Washington County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Spring MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available329Compare →
Northern MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.56–8Not available822Compare →
Smithsburg MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available533Compare →
Springfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.96–8Not available755Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washington County Public Schools

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#8 of 42
District spending per student
$17,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boonsboro Middle is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boonsboro Middle

Boonsboro Middle is a public middle school in Boonsboro, MD, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 661 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boonsboro Middle

What grades does Boonsboro Middle serve?

Boonsboro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Boonsboro Middle?

Boonsboro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Middle is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boonsboro Middle rank in MD?

Boonsboro Middle ranks #287 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Boonsboro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Boonsboro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boonsboro Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boonsboro Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Boonsboro Middle a charter school?

No, Boonsboro Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boonsboro Middle a Title I school?

No, Boonsboro Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boonsboro Middle?

35.7% of students at Boonsboro Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 21713)
10,146
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
45
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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