Very Good
#405 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 30% in state
Northern Middle
Middle School · Washington County Public Schools · Hagerstown, MD
A Washington County Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 Northern Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742
- Math 30% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hagerstown), 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
$80,533
Median home value
$280,100
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21742; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Marshall Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Truth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 286 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Northern Middle is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Middle
Northern Middle is a public middle school in Hagerstown, MD, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 822 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Middle
What grades does Northern Middle serve?
Northern Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Middle rank in MD?
Northern Middle ranks #405 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Northern Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Northern Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern Middle a charter school?
No, Northern Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Middle a Title I school?
No, Northern Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Middle?
69.2% of students at Northern 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
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (301) 766-8258
- Area population (ZIP 21742)
- 35,114
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 21742; 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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