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#482 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 35% in state

Hereford Middle

Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Monkton, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

712 Corbett Rd, Monkton, MD 21111

  • Math 35% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.4% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.4% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Hereford Middle score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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

12.6%

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 Hereford 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$135,781

Median home value

$585,400

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

64%

Homeownership

95.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21111; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cockeysville MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–8Not available878Compare →
Dumbarton MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–8Not available1,071Compare →
Perry Hall MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–8Not available1,694Compare →
Ridgely MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.16–8Not available1,074Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Baltimore County Public Schools

Schools in district
179
Rank in district
#39 of 169
District spending per student
$18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hereford Middle

Hereford Middle is a public middle school in Monkton, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 862 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hereford Middle

What grades does Hereford Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Hereford Middle?

Hereford Middle has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hereford Middle is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hereford Middle rank in MD?

Hereford Middle ranks #482 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Hereford Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hereford Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hereford Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hereford Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hereford Middle a charter school?

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

Is Hereford Middle a Title I school?

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

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

12.6% of students at Hereford 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
862
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 21111)
4,690
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
48.6
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 21111; 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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