Is Wiley H. Bates Middle a good school?

Wiley H. Bates Middle ranks 119 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wiley H. Bates Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Wiley H. Bates Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Wiley H. Bates Middle?

Students at Wiley H. Bates Middle are 35% Hispanic, 34% White, 23% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Wiley H. Bates Middle attend?

Students who attend Wiley H. Bates Middle usually go on to attend Annapolis High

Wiley H. Bates Middle

Summary:

Wiley H. Bates Middle is a public magnet middle school in Annapolis, Maryland, serving 682 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students.

Academically, Wiley H. Bates Middle's performance on MCAP tests is generally lower than the state and county averages, but higher than some nearby schools like Annapolis Middle. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing very well, but African American and Hispanic students struggling in comparison. Additionally, Wiley H. Bates Middle has a relatively high percentage of students (51.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Chesapeake Bay Middle (26.52%) and Crofton Middle (18.78%).

While Wiley H. Bates Middle's status as a public magnet school likely contributes to its diverse student population, the data suggests that the school may need to focus more on addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, as well as students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This is particularly important given the school's higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, which does not appear to be translating into consistently stronger academic outcomes for all students. Addressing these equity concerns should be a priority for the school and the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 263-0270

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,781

Students who attend Wiley H. Bates Middle usually attend:

High:

Annapolis High

Feeder schools for Wiley H. Bates Middle:

Elementary:	Annapolis Elementary
	Germantown Elementary
	Rolling Knolls Elementary
	West Annapolis Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 682

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.8%

White:

34.2%

African American:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wiley H. Bates Middle ranks better than 63.7% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wiley H. Bates Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.8%), White (34.2%), African American (23.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wiley H. Bates Middle is 10.3, which is the 2^nd best among 19 middle schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Wiley H. Bates Middle employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wiley H. Bates Middle is $20,781, which is the highest among 20 middle schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wiley H. Bates Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wiley H. Bates Middle 119^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Wiley H. Bates Middle in the ranking list.)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	50.68	127^th	252	49.6%
2005	62.29	101^st	255	60.4%
2006	61.79	90^th	254	64.6%
2007	60.92	98^th	264	62.9%
2008	33.68	210^th	283	25.8%
2009	35.05	229^th	301	23.9%
2010	34.30	241^st	324	25.6%
2011	46.20	183^rd	309	40.8%
2012	55.08	165^th	314	47.5%
2013	54.59	149^th	316	52.8%
2014	58.93	156^th	339	54.0%
2015	52.67	129^th	315	59.0%
2016	48.65	149^th	314	52.5%
2017	44.60	173^rd	317	45.4%
2018	59.46	125^th	328	61.9%
2019	52.90	132^nd	316	58.2%
2021	64.48	84^th	303	72.3%
2022	62.59	116^th	333	65.2%
2023	55.26	117^th	322	63.7%
2024	54.37	119^th	328	63.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.66	201^st	273	26.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.02	69^th	303	77.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.38	11^th	27	59.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.59	122^nd	288	57.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.15	195^th	259	24.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.78	186^th	207	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.26	12^th	210	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wiley H. Bates Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	403	178	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	10	602
1990	393	204	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	8	618
1991	396	198	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	-16	588
1992	359	221	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1993	402	231	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
1994	386	243	17	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1995	304	250	14	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1996	304	250	14	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1997	284	235	11	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1998	266	366	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1999	247	371	10	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2000	225	365	10	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2001	211	362	14	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2002	217	364	18	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2003	217	364	18	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2004	203	341	16	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2005	155	342	15	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2006	165	330	16	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2007	171	290	18	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2008	168	254	14	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	530
2009	157	247	15	110	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
2010	199	232	14	118	1	n/a	n/a	0	564
2011	233	244	13	119	2	1	32	0	644
2012	282	243	16	142	2	0	30	0	715
2013	289	239	21	170	2	1	27	0	749
2014	317	220	19	205	3	2	34	0	800
2015	302	237	17	263	4	1	26	0	850
2016	306	247	17	273	1	0	34	0	878
2017	255	246	18	302	1	1	28	0	851
2018	253	167	15	195	2	1	23	0	656
2019	236	150	18	196	0	0	22	0	622
2020	258	153	19	202	0	0	27	0	659
2021	265	158	15	215	1	0	28	0	682
2022	262	165	15	229	3	0	26	0	700
2023	233	158	19	237	5	0	30	0	682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wiley H. Bates Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	602	37.2	16.1	n/a
1990	618	35.0	17.6	14.6
1991	588	35.6	16.5	16.2
1992	590	34.0	17.3	21.7
1993	651	39.1	16.6	19.7
1994	656	42.1	15.6	23.3
1995	581	38.2	15.2	29.8
1996	581	38.2	15.2	29.8
1997	543	32.9	16.5	32.2
1998	656	35.9	18.3	35.7
1999	646	36.0	17.9	38.1
2000	623	37.0	16.8	40.9
2001	614	37.7	16.3	34.9
2002	653	38.7	16.9	45.6
2003	653	38.7	16.9	45.6
2004	627	38.1	16.5	44.5
2005	584	38.0	15.4	51.7
2006	596	41.0	14.5	50.5
2007	567	49.7	11.4	49.9
2008	530	53.4	9.9	50.4
2009	531	50.7	10.5	52.9
2010	564	54.3	10.3	47.2
2011	644	64.6	9.9	50.2
2012	715	70.2	10.1	48.1
2013	749	73.6	10.1	46.9
2014	800	73.0	10.9	44
2015	850	76.0	11.1	51.3
2016	878	78.0	11.2	49.9
2017	851	76.8	11.0	50.4
2018	656	67.8	9.6	44.2
2019	622	63.1	9.8	43.1
2020	659	66.0	9.9	43.6
2021	682	67.7	10.0	49.6
2022	700	67.7	10.3	49.4
2023	682	66.0	10.3	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wiley H. Bates Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	602	37.2	16.1	n/a
1990	618	35.0	17.6	14.6
1991	588	35.6	16.5	16.2
1992	590	34.0	17.3	21.7
1993	651	39.1	16.6	19.7
1994	656	42.1	15.6	23.3
1995	581	38.2	15.2	29.8
1996	581	38.2	15.2	29.8
1997	543	32.9	16.5	32.2
1998	656	35.9	18.3	35.7
1999	646	36.0	17.9	38.1
2000	623	37.0	16.8	40.9
2001	614	37.7	16.3	34.9
2002	653	38.7	16.9	45.6
2003	653	38.7	16.9	45.6
2004	627	38.1	16.5	44.5
2005	584	38.0	15.4	51.7
2006	596	41.0	14.5	50.5
2007	567	49.7	11.4	49.9
2008	530	53.4	9.9	50.4
2009	531	50.7	10.5	52.9
2010	564	54.3	10.3	47.2
2011	644	64.6	9.9	50.2
2012	715	70.2	10.1	48.1
2013	749	73.6	10.1	46.9
2014	800	73.0	10.9	44
2015	850	76.0	11.1	51.3
2016	878	78.0	11.2	49.9
2017	851	76.8	11.0	50.4
2018	656	67.8	9.6	44.2
2019	622	63.1	9.8	43.1
2020	659	66.0	9.9	43.6
2021	682	67.7	10.0	49.6
2022	700	67.7	10.3	49.4
2023	682	66.0	10.3	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wiley H. Bates Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (4.3%)	$17,824 (95.7%)	$18,618
2020	$814 (4.3%)	$18,310 (95.7%)	$19,124
2021	$1,191 (6.4%)	$17,480 (93.6%)	$18,670
2022	$1,663 (8.8%)	$17,282 (91.2%)	$18,945
2023	$1,999 (9.6%)	$18,781 (90.4%)	$20,781

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wiley H. Bates Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 117^th of 322 Middle schools	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	622	682	9.6%
African American	150	158	5.3%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	18	19	5.6%
Hispanic	196	237	20.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	233	1.3%
Two or More Races	22	30	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	51%	7.9%

Schools Near Wiley H. Bates Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wiley H. Bates Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 Chase Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 263-0270	682	66	10.3	51.0%	233 (34.2%)	158 (23.2%)	237 (34.8%)	19 (2.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.4%)	54.4	119^th of 328 public middle schools	63.7%		55.3	117^th of 322 public middle schools	63.7%	2	17.0	24.7		22.2	48.5	47.7	44.8	47.1	58.5	28.9	$20,781	$1,999	$18,781
Mary Moss at Adams Academy	Public	6-9	245 Clay Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1639	35	22	1.5	91.4%	7 (20.0%)	20 (57.1%)	7 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Annapolis Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1399 Forest Dr	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 267-8658	879	75	11.6	83.2%	90 (10.2%)	270 (30.7%)	482 (54.8%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	19.3	256^th of 328 public middle schools	22.0%		15.4	281^st of 322 public middle schools	12.7%	25	7.3	8.1		8.2	33.1	24.1	29.4	28.9	58.3	11.9	$19,326	$2,613	$16,713
Central Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	221 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 956-5800	1,299	85	15.3	19.4%	955 (73.5%)	58 (4.5%)	171 (13.2%)	49 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (4.9%)	88.1	33^rd of 328 public middle schools	89.9%		82.3	45^th of 322 public middle schools	86.0%	12	39.1	34.9	19.0	39.9	70.1	69.5	71.0	70.2	74.2	45.4	$13,847	$1,265	$12,582
Magothy River Middle	Public	6-8	241 Peninsula Farm Rd	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0926	683	48	14.2	19.3%	513 (75.1%)	33 (4.8%)	78 (11.4%)	18 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.7%)	90.3	25^th of 328 public middle schools	92.4%		90.4	21^st of 322 public middle schools	93.5%	4	37.2	42.7	19.0	42.0	71.4	68.8	77.9	72.8	75.5	52.2	$17,045	$1,588	$15,457
Severn River Middle	Public	6-8	241 Peninsula Farm Rd	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0922	734	51	14.4	19.8%	511 (69.6%)	52 (7.1%)	107 (14.6%)	16 (2.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.9%)	90.3	26^th of 328 public middle schools	92.1%		85.6	37^th of 322 public middle schools	88.5%	11	36.4	37.4	26.0	42.5	75.3	71.3	66.7	71.1	89.0	48.0	$16,434	$1,522	$14,912
Crofton Middle	Public	6-8	2301 Davidsonville Rd	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 793-0280	1,374	80	17.2	18.8%	740 (53.9%)	272 (19.8%)	150 (10.9%)	106 (7.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (7.2%)	88.2	31^st of 328 public middle schools	90.5%		89	25^th of 322 public middle schools	92.2%	6	37.0	40.6	16.2	43.1	67.0	70.4	76.5	71.4	87.3	46.3	$12,845	$1,094	$11,752
Severna Park Middle	Public	6-8	450 Jumpers Hole Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 647-7900	1,399	87	16.0	8.7%	1,092 (78.1%)	45 (3.2%)	88 (6.3%)	78 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (6.6%)	96.7	3^rd of 328 public middle schools	99.1%		96.1	6^th of 322 public middle schools	98.1%	3	54.2	53.4	21.9	55.7	84.5	83.2	85.1	84.3	81.5	51.7	$14,182	$1,158	$13,025
Matapeake Middle School	Public	6-8	671 Romancoke Road	Stevensville	21666	Queen Anne's County	Queen Anne's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 643-7330	393	27	14.5	23.2%	318 (80.9%)	14 (3.6%)	27 (6.9%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.6%)	77.5	59^th of 328 public middle schools	82.0%		81.7	48^th of 322 public middle schools	85.1%	11	22.2	28.0	12.8	30.0	69.4	68.0	70.0	69.1	88.6	45.4	$17,230	$1,521	$15,709
Chesapeake Bay Middle	Public	6-8	4804 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 437-2400	1,067	79	13.5	26.5%	899 (84.3%)	33 (3.1%)	70 (6.6%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.9%)	62.1	96^th of 328 public middle schools	70.7%		61.3	101^st of 322 public middle schools	68.6%	5	23.0	23.6	7.8	25.0	58.9	54.2	61.2	58.1	70.6	28.0	$16,689	$1,488	$15,201

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