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#1063 of 1,363 schools in MD
Thurmont Middle
Middle School · Frederick County Public Schools · Thurmont, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
408 E Main St, Thurmont, MD 21788
- Math 17% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurmont Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurmont Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average659/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thurmont), 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
$93,717
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Frederick County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
| Middletown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 767 | Compare → |
| Oakdale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,069 | Compare → |
| Urbana MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,114 | 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.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #64 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurmont Middle is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurmont Middle
Thurmont Middle is a public middle school in Thurmont, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurmont Middle
What grades does Thurmont Middle serve?
Thurmont Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thurmont Middle?
Thurmont Middle has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurmont Middle rank in MD?
Thurmont Middle ranks #1,063 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Thurmont Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurmont Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Thurmont Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurmont Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thurmont Middle a charter school?
No, Thurmont Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurmont Middle a Title I school?
No, Thurmont Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurmont Middle?
41.7% of students at Thurmont 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (240) 236-5100
- Area population (ZIP 21788)
- 11,919
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 21788; 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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