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#588 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 43% in state
West Frederick Middle
Middle School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
515 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
- Math 19% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Frederick Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Frederick Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), 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
$102,306
Median home value
$404,900
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Crestwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Ballenger Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #41 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
West Frederick Middle is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Frederick Middle
West Frederick Middle is a public middle school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 770 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Frederick Middle
What grades does West Frederick Middle serve?
West Frederick Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Frederick Middle?
West Frederick Middle has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Frederick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Frederick Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Frederick Middle rank in MD?
West Frederick Middle ranks #588 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is West Frederick Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Frederick Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 West Frederick Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Frederick Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Frederick Middle a charter school?
No, West Frederick Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Frederick Middle a Title I school?
No, West Frederick Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Frederick Middle?
60.5% of students at West Frederick 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
- 770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (240) 236-4000
- Area population (ZIP 21701)
- 41,340
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 21701; 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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