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#668 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 49% in state
Kent County Middle School
Middle School · Kent County Public Schools · Chestertown, MD
A middle school in Chestertown, MD serving grades 6th – 8th.
402 E Campus Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent County Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kent County Middle School 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chestertown), 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
$76,094
Median home value
$318,700
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kent County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent County Middle School is listed in Kent County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent County Middle School
Kent County Middle School is a public middle school in Chestertown, MD, part of Kent County Public Schools, serving approximately 382 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent County Middle School
What grades does Kent County Middle School serve?
Kent County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kent County Middle School?
Kent County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent County Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent County Middle School rank in MD?
Kent County Middle School ranks #668 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Kent County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kent County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent County Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kent County Middle School a charter school?
No, Kent County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kent County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent County Middle School?
77.0% of students at Kent County Middle School 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
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (410) 778-1771
- Area population (ZIP 21620)
- 13,533
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 21620; 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
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