Excellent
#109 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 8% in state
Hallie Wells Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Clarksburg, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
11701 Little Seneca Parkway, Clarksburg, MD 20871
- Math 44% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hallie Wells Middle score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hallie Wells Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,120
Median home value
$628,800
Median rent
$2,312/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| Neelsville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 782 | Compare → |
| John T. Baker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 858 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #42 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hallie Wells Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hallie Wells Middle
Hallie Wells Middle is a public middle school in Clarksburg, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 944 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hallie Wells Middle
What grades does Hallie Wells Middle serve?
Hallie Wells Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hallie Wells Middle?
Hallie Wells Middle has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallie Wells Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallie Wells Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hallie Wells Middle rank in MD?
Hallie Wells Middle ranks #109 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Hallie Wells Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hallie Wells Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Hallie Wells Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallie Wells Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Hallie Wells Middle a charter school?
No, Hallie Wells Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hallie Wells Middle a Title I school?
No, Hallie Wells Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hallie Wells Middle?
17.6% of students at Hallie Wells 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
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (301) 284-4800
- Area population (ZIP 20871)
- 28,329
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 20871; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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