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Thurmont Middle

Summary:

Thurmont Middle is a public middle school in Thurmont, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 546. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Thurmont Middle has a predominantly White student population, with 84.43% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Thurmont Middle's performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics was 15.6%, compared to 32.1% for the Frederick County Public Schools district and 24.1% for the state of Maryland. However, the school performs relatively well in MCAP Algebra I, with 60% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (25.2%) and state (20%) averages. Interestingly, Thurmont Middle's low-income students perform better than the state average, with the school ranking 31st out of 273 Maryland middle schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, Thurmont Middle generally underperforms in terms of academic achievement, as measured by MCAP test scores. For instance, Middletown Middle and Walkersville Middle have significantly higher MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates than Thurmont Middle. However, Thurmont Middle outperforms some nearby schools, such as Crestwood Middle and Monocacy Middle, in certain academic areas. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 88th out of 316 Maryland middle schools in 2018-2019 to 165th out of 328 in 2023-2024, suggests that its performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 408 E Main St
       Thurmont, MD  21788-2014

(240) 236-5100

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,050 Help


Students who attend Thurmont Middle usually attend:

High:    Catoctin High

Feeder schools for Thurmont Middle:

Elementary:    Emmitsburg Elementary
    Lewistown Elementary
    Sabillasville Environmental School
    Thurmont Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thurmont Middle ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.91. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Thurmont Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Frederick County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurmont Middle is 15.3, which is the 3rd best among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurmont Middle is $17,050, which is the 2nd highest among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thurmont Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thurmont Middle 165th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Thurmont Middle in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thurmont Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thurmont Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.58 105th 252 58.3%
2005 59.94 107th 255 58.0%
2006 50.67 128th 254 49.6%
2007 59.75 103rd 264 61.0%
2008 66.18 110th 283 61.1%
2009 70.56 102nd 301 66.1%
2010 69.36 113th 324 65.1%
2011 75.65 76th 309 75.4%
2012 81.41 53rd 314 83.1%
2013 64.12 116th 316 63.3%
2014 64.76 133rd 339 60.8%
2015 49.23 150th 315 52.4%
2016 51.08 137th 314 56.4%
2017 65.48 103rd 317 67.5%
2018 63.01 111th 328 66.2%
2019 69.45 88th 316 72.2%
2021 50.06 134th 303 55.8%
2022 57.46 130th 333 61.0%
2023 43.95 153rd 322 52.5%
2024 39.91 165th 328 49.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurmont Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.76 31st 273 88.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Thurmont Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.83 141st 303 53.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Thurmont Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.16 129th 288 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thurmont Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.13 168th 210 20.0%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Open Quote The staff here are very considerate of the needs of the kids both academically and socially. I am very pleased with the understanding and involvement of the teachers. They don't just treat your child like a pay check or an inconvenience to their time. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thurmont Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 506 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 511
1990 508 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 519 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 550 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 582 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 613 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 663 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 663 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 652 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 629 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1999 637 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2000 655 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2001 683 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 701 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 701 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 687 12 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 715 15 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 740
2006 688 12 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2007 671 10 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 689
2008 672 14 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 698
2009 697 10 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2010 680 12 6 15 3 n/a n/a 0 716
2011 630 8 5 20 1 0 21 0 685
2012 615 4 4 15 0 0 13 0 651
2013 583 8 2 21 0 0 11 0 625
2014 573 7 0 28 1 0 9 0 618
2015 546 7 1 24 1 0 10 0 589
2016 497 5 2 21 3 0 16 0 544
2017 501 6 4 31 2 1 19 0 564
2018 496 4 2 29 4 2 18 0 555
2019 502 4 4 34 3 1 15 0 563
2020 494 5 3 24 1 3 15 0 545
2021 514 6 3 30 0 0 20 0 573
2022 484 12 5 39 1 0 24 0 565
2023 461 9 4 49 2 0 21 0 546

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 Thurmont Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 32.2 15.8 n/a
1990 512 31.0 16.5 11.3
1991 523 31.5 16.6 11.5
1992 554 32.5 17.0 13.5
1993 589 36.5 16.1 12.7
1994 619 39.5 15.7 12.4
1995 668 43.3 15.4 15.6
1996 668 43.3 15.4 15.6
1997 655 44.0 14.9 15.4
1998 630 42.8 14.7 11.9
1999 640 42.9 14.9 15.5
2000 657 43.6 15.1 20.2
2001 686 44.9 15.3 19.4
2002 718 47.4 15.1 17.7
2003 718 47.4 15.1 17.7
2004 713 46.4 15.4 15.8
2005 740 47.0 15.7 19.5
2006 713 44.0 16.2 17.5
2007 689 47.0 14.7 19.3
2008 698 47.4 14.7 18.8
2009 725 48.7 14.9 19
2010 716 48.7 14.7 22.1
2011 685 46.7 14.6 23.9
2012 651 46.5 14.0 25
2013 625 40.5 15.4 27.4
2014 618 41.5 14.8 32.4
2015 589 43.0 13.6 29.7
2016 544 36.0 15.1 30.9
2017 564 36.5 15.4 30
2018 555 30.5 18.1 28.8
2019 563 35.0 16.0 27.7
2020 545 31.5 17.3 33.6
2021 573 35.0 16.3 32.3
2022 565 38.0 14.8 33.6
2023 546 35.5 15.3 40.8

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 Thurmont Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 32.2 15.8 n/a
1990 512 31.0 16.5 11.3
1991 523 31.5 16.6 11.5
1992 554 32.5 17.0 13.5
1993 589 36.5 16.1 12.7
1994 619 39.5 15.7 12.4
1995 668 43.3 15.4 15.6
1996 668 43.3 15.4 15.6
1997 655 44.0 14.9 15.4
1998 630 42.8 14.7 11.9
1999 640 42.9 14.9 15.5
2000 657 43.6 15.1 20.2
2001 686 44.9 15.3 19.4
2002 718 47.4 15.1 17.7
2003 718 47.4 15.1 17.7
2004 713 46.4 15.4 15.8
2005 740 47.0 15.7 19.5
2006 713 44.0 16.2 17.5
2007 689 47.0 14.7 19.3
2008 698 47.4 14.7 18.8
2009 725 48.7 14.9 19
2010 716 48.7 14.7 22.1
2011 685 46.7 14.6 23.9
2012 651 46.5 14.0 25
2013 625 40.5 15.4 27.4
2014 618 41.5 14.8 32.4
2015 589 43.0 13.6 29.7
2016 544 36.0 15.1 30.9
2017 564 36.5 15.4 30
2018 555 30.5 18.1 28.8
2019 563 35.0 16.0 27.7
2020 545 31.5 17.3 33.6
2021 573 35.0 16.3 32.3
2022 565 38.0 14.8 33.6
2023 546 35.5 15.3 40.8

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 Thurmont Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $550 (4.0%) $13,111 (96.0%) $13,661
2020 $517 (3.6%) $13,861 (96.4%) $14,378
2021 $934 (6.8%) $12,732 (93.2%) $13,666
2022 $1,843 (11.5%) $14,141 (88.5%) $15,984
2023 $951 (5.6%) $16,099 (94.4%) $17,050

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurmont 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students563546
 3%
African American49
 125%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian44
Hispanic3449
 44.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White502461
 8.2%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%40.8%
 13.1%

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Thurmont Middle ranks 165th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thurmont Middle usually go on to attend Catoctin High

Students at Thurmont Middle are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Thurmont Middle.


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