Windy Hill Middle

Summary:

Windy Hill Middle is a public middle school in Owings, Maryland, serving 737 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the highly-ranked Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 25 districts in the state.

Windy Hill Middle consistently outperforms state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with proficiency rates of 29.7% in Math and 65.3% in ELA, compared to state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. The school ranks in the top 25% of Maryland middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Windy Hill Middle also excels in the performance of several student subgroups, including Hispanic, multi-racial, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 30 in the state for these categories. Additionally, the school ranks 3rd out of 27 Maryland middle schools for its performance with military-connected students.

While Windy Hill Middle is a high-performing school, it lags behind the highly-ranked Central Middle School in Anne Arundel County, which serves a more affluent and less diverse student population. Windy Hill Middle also outperforms the nearby Calvert Middle and Plum Point Middle schools in both Math and ELA proficiency. However, the school may need to focus on improving the outcomes for its Special Education students, as it ranks 69th out of 120 Maryland middle schools in this category.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9560 Boyd's Turn Rd
       Owings, MD  20736


(443) 550-9310

District: Calvert County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,224 Help


Students who attend Windy Hill Middle usually attend:

High:    Northern High

Feeder schools for Windy Hill Middle:

Elementary:    Beach Elementary
    Windy Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  737

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
African American:
14.0%
Two or more races:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Windy Hill Middle ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Windy Hill Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Calvert County Public Schools District. Student population at Windy Hill Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), African American (14%), two or more races (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windy Hill Middle is 17.1. 3 middle schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Windy Hill Middle employs 42.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windy Hill Middle is $15,224, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Windy Hill Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Windy Hill Middle 72nd of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Windy Hill Middle in the ranking list.)

Calvert County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvert County Public Schools 5th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Windy Hill Middle

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Rank History for all students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.76 133rd 252 47.2%
2005 51.47 125th 255 51.0%
2006 43.12 149th 254 41.3%
2007 43.12 150th 264 43.2%
2008 75.93 77th 283 72.8%
2009 77.58 66th 301 78.1%
2010 77.63 71st 324 78.1%
2011 82.38 47th 309 84.8%
2012 82.19 48th 314 84.7%
2013 87.41 23rd 316 92.7%
2014 86.15 36th 339 89.4%
2015 69.72 82nd 315 74.0%
2016 77.74 58th 314 81.5%
2017 87.36 41st 317 87.1%
2018 92.60 21st 328 93.6%
2019 89.96 30th 316 90.5%
2021 87.79 25th 303 91.7%
2022 92.84 15th 333 95.5%
2023 82.52 44th 322 86.3%
2024 73.66 72nd 328 78.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.04 12th 136 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.92 69th 120 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.19 22nd 273 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.04 38th 303 87.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.60 3rd 27 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.34 24th 288 91.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.39 27th 259 89.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.07 8th 207 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Windy Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.16 75th 210 64.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Windy Hill Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 533 106 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 544 91 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 595 94 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 686 110 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 686 110 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 669 127 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2005 623 104 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 619 100 13 13 2 n/a n/a 0 747
2007 626 116 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 612 120 12 11 5 n/a n/a 0 760
2009 598 118 9 21 11 n/a n/a 0 757
2010 590 100 8 17 6 n/a n/a 0 721
2011 577 93 10 21 2 0 29 0 732
2012 549 86 9 28 0 0 35 0 707
2013 530 92 7 36 0 1 37 0 703
2014 538 102 8 42 1 1 49 0 741
2015 554 95 7 40 1 1 61 0 759
2016 595 84 10 41 1 0 56 0 787
2017 575 78 13 47 0 1 46 0 760
2018 536 84 16 43 0 2 57 0 738
2019 537 88 16 50 0 3 77 0 771
2020 557 87 12 48 1 2 82 0 789
2021 517 89 7 54 1 1 77 0 746
2022 511 95 5 60 2 1 88 0 762
2023 471 103 4 59 2 0 98 0 737

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 Windy Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 646 36.0 17.9 14.9
2000 644 35.4 18.2 13.7
2001 701 39.5 17.7 14.4
2002 809 45.0 18.0 15.3
2003 809 45.0 18.0 15.3
2004 813 50.0 16.3 16
2005 747 44.0 17.0 15.9
2006 747 44.0 17.0 13.5
2007 773 45.0 17.2 11.5
2008 760 46.5 16.3 13
2009 757 44.0 17.2 13.6
2010 721 43.5 16.5 16.1
2011 732 42.3 17.2 19
2012 707 40.3 17.5 17.7
2013 703 40.5 17.3 20.2
2014 741 40.5 18.2 22.3
2015 759 42.0 18.0 19.2
2016 787 43.0 18.3 16.4
2017 760 42.6 17.8 16.4
2018 738 43.0 17.1 16.5
2019 771 42.9 17.9 18
2020 789 44.9 17.5 13.4
2021 746 45.1 16.5 16.1
2022 762 44.1 17.2 14.4
2023 737 42.9 17.1 22

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 Windy Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 646 36.0 17.9 14.9
2000 644 35.4 18.2 13.7
2001 701 39.5 17.7 14.4
2002 809 45.0 18.0 15.3
2003 809 45.0 18.0 15.3
2004 813 50.0 16.3 16
2005 747 44.0 17.0 15.9
2006 747 44.0 17.0 13.5
2007 773 45.0 17.2 11.5
2008 760 46.5 16.3 13
2009 757 44.0 17.2 13.6
2010 721 43.5 16.5 16.1
2011 732 42.3 17.2 19
2012 707 40.3 17.5 17.7
2013 703 40.5 17.3 20.2
2014 741 40.5 18.2 22.3
2015 759 42.0 18.0 19.2
2016 787 43.0 18.3 16.4
2017 760 42.6 17.8 16.4
2018 738 43.0 17.1 16.5
2019 771 42.9 17.9 18
2020 789 44.9 17.5 13.4
2021 746 45.1 16.5 16.1
2022 762 44.1 17.2 14.4
2023 737 42.9 17.1 22

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 Windy Hill Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (3.8%) $11,995 (96.2%) $12,469
2020 $443 (3.4%) $12,481 (96.6%) $12,924
2021 $631 (4.7%) $12,777 (95.3%) $13,408
2022 $786 (5.6%) $13,166 (94.4%) $13,952
2023 $1,116 (7.3%) $14,108 (92.7%) $15,224

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windy Hill Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 30th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 322 Middle schools
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students771737
 4.4%
African American88103
 17%
American Indian02
Asian164
 75%
Hispanic5059
 18%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White537471
 12.3%
Two or More Races7798
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18%22%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Windy Hill Middle

Windy Hill Middle ranks 72nd of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Windy Hill Middle usually go on to attend Northern High

Students at Windy Hill Middle are 64% White, 14% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Windy Hill Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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