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#748 of 1,363 schools in MD
Westmar Middle
Middle School · Allegany County Public Schools · Lonaconing, MD
An Allegany County Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16915 Lower George's Creek Rd Sw, Lonaconing, MD 21539
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westmar Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westmar 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$51,667
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Allegany County Public Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
| Mount Savage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 434 | Compare → |
| Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 569 | 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.
Allegany County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westmar Middle is listed in Allegany County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westmar Middle
Westmar Middle is a public middle school in Lonaconing, MD, part of Allegany County Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westmar Middle
What grades does Westmar Middle serve?
Westmar Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westmar Middle?
Westmar Middle has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmar Middle is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westmar Middle rank in MD?
Westmar Middle ranks #748 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Westmar Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Westmar Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Westmar Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmar Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westmar Middle a charter school?
No, Westmar Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westmar Middle a Title I school?
No, Westmar Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westmar Middle?
72.5% of students at Westmar 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allegany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (301) 463-5751
- Area population (ZIP 21539)
- 1,846
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 21539; 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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