Middle Schools in Caroline County Public Schools

The Caroline County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to two middle schools: Lockerman Middle School and Colonel Richardson Middle School. While both schools face challenges, Colonel Richardson Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Algebra I compared to Lockerman Middle School and the district/state averages.

Colonel Richardson Middle School has a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, yet it maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 12:1 compared to Lockerman's 15.1:1. This smaller class size may contribute to Colonel Richardson's relatively stronger academic performance, particularly in core subjects like ELA and math. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates in mathematics, an area that the Caroline County Public Schools district and individual schools should focus on improving.

While the racial makeup of the two schools is similar, with a majority White student population, Lockerman Middle School has a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. This demographic factor is important to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying ways to support all students' academic success. Overall, the data suggests that Colonel Richardson Middle School is the stronger performer of the two, but both schools face challenges in improving student outcomes, particularly in mathematics.