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#715 of 1,363 schools in MD
Northwest Middle
Middle School · Carroll County Public Schools · Taneytown, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
99 Kings Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787
- Math 19% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Average438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,212
Median home value
$344,800
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21787; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carroll County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Road MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 758 | Compare → |
| Shiloh MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 631 | Compare → |
| Sykesville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 758 | Compare → |
| Westminster East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 800 | 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #36 of 40
- District spending per student
- $16,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Middle is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Middle
Northwest Middle is a public middle school in Taneytown, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 645 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Middle
What grades does Northwest Middle serve?
Northwest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Middle rank in MD?
Northwest Middle ranks #715 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Northwest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Northwest Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Middle a charter school?
No, Northwest Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Middle a Title I school?
No, Northwest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Middle?
46.4% of students at Northwest 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3270
- Area population (ZIP 21787)
- 11,549
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 21787; 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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