Very Good
#507 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 37% in state
North Dorchester Middle School
Middle School · Dorchester County Public Schools · Hurlock, MD
A Dorchester County Public Schools middle school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5745 Cloverdale Road, Hurlock, MD 21643
- Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Dorchester Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Dorchester 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hurlock), 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
$61,708
Median home value
$220,000
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Dorchester County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mace's Lane Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 465 | 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.
Dorchester County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Dorchester Middle School is listed in Dorchester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Dorchester Middle School
North Dorchester Middle School is a public middle school in Hurlock, MD, part of Dorchester County Public Schools, serving approximately 423 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Dorchester Middle School
What grades does North Dorchester Middle School serve?
North Dorchester Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Dorchester Middle School?
North Dorchester Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Dorchester Middle School rank in MD?
North Dorchester Middle School ranks #507 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is North Dorchester Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Dorchester Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 North Dorchester Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Dorchester Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Dorchester Middle School a charter school?
No, North Dorchester Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Dorchester Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Dorchester Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Dorchester Middle School?
100.0% of students at North Dorchester 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dorchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (410) 943-3322
- Area population (ZIP 21643)
- 5,176
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 21643; 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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