West Frederick Middle

Summary:

West Frederick Middle is a public middle school located in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 776 students. 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.

West Frederick Middle has a more diverse student population compared to many of the nearby schools, with 23.45% White, 23.97% African American, 41.75% Hispanic, 3.74% Asian, and 6.83% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the district/state averages, particularly in Mathematics. West Frederick Middle also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.82%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from around 10% to 37%.

While West Frederick Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 99th out of 316 Maryland middle schools in 2018-2019 to 156th out of 328 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, and it generally underperforms Urbana Middle, Windsor Knolls Middle, and Oakdale Middle on MCAP assessments. However, one bright spot for West Frederick Middle is its performance in Algebra I, where the school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 515 W Patrick St
       Frederick, MD  21701


(240) 236-4000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,466 Help


Students who attend West Frederick Middle usually attend:

High:    Frederick High

Feeder schools for West Frederick Middle:

Elementary:    Hillcrest Elementary
    Parkway Elementary
    Whittier Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.8%
African American:
24.0%
White:
23.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Frederick Middle ranks better than 52.4% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 10th 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 42.34. (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 Student population at West Frederick Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.8%), African American (24%), White (23.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Frederick Middle is 14.6, which is the 2nd 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 West Frederick Middle is $16,466, which is the 3rd highest among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Frederick Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Frederick Middle 156th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See West Frederick 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 West Frederick Middle

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Rank History for all students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.41 84th 252 66.7%
2005 44.61 147th 255 42.4%
2006 45.57 140th 254 44.9%
2007 51.65 134th 264 49.2%
2008 52.59 159th 283 43.8%
2009 56.47 163rd 301 45.8%
2010 52.70 183rd 324 43.5%
2011 62.99 130th 309 57.9%
2012 44.95 190th 314 39.5%
2013 47.68 172nd 316 45.6%
2014 54.22 177th 339 47.8%
2015 49.49 148th 315 53.0%
2016 49.47 144th 314 54.1%
2017 70.37 88th 317 72.2%
2018 61.86 117th 328 64.3%
2019 65.13 99th 316 68.7%
2021 42.59 161st 303 46.9%
2022 49.79 154th 333 53.8%
2023 36.06 179th 322 44.4%
2024 42.34 156th 328 52.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.27 49th 136 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.97 114th 120 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.52 41st 273 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.29 145th 303 52.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.90 21st 27 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.90 169th 288 41.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.57 58th 116 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.14 90th 259 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.24 166th 207 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Frederick Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.64 91st 210 56.7%
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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.

West Frederick Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for West Frederick Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 801 138 17 4 0 n/a n/a 4 964
1990 829 149 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
1991 539 137 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1992 606 139 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1993 616 161 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 804
1994 642 162 17 13 3 n/a n/a 0 837
1995 626 183 21 16 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1996 626 183 21 16 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1997 622 189 21 32 1 n/a n/a 0 865
1998 606 190 20 22 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1999 577 188 17 27 5 n/a n/a 0 814
2000 427 169 19 28 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 506 228 44 62 1 n/a n/a 0 841
2002 441 284 51 101 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2003 441 284 51 101 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2004 400 308 42 112 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2005 439 203 55 97 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2006 451 243 59 92 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2007 390 253 79 120 2 n/a n/a 0 844
2008 360 255 68 142 3 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 337 248 74 157 4 n/a n/a 0 820
2010 340 244 79 182 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2011 290 210 67 166 10 1 45 0 789
2012 292 210 62 190 5 0 40 0 799
2013 281 215 66 200 4 0 56 0 822
2014 283 216 64 220 2 1 59 0 845
2015 262 204 60 264 3 1 65 0 859
2016 253 192 71 292 1 1 50 0 860
2017 235 178 78 297 1 2 40 0 831
2018 235 204 69 342 0 6 35 0 891
2019 229 217 42 323 1 5 36 0 853
2020 242 229 47 374 0 3 52 0 947
2021 227 204 46 382 2 2 62 0 925
2022 202 188 47 393 3 3 53 0 889
2023 182 186 29 324 2 0 53 0 776

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 West Frederick Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 964 54.6 17.6 n/a
1990 1004 54.7 18.3 11.6
1991 698 45.6 15.3 13
1992 778 49.2 15.8 15.3
1993 804 53.5 15.0 14.8
1994 837 54.6 15.3 18
1995 846 55.0 15.4 24.9
1996 846 55.0 15.4 24.9
1997 865 54.3 15.9 26.5
1998 840 54.7 15.4 22.4
1999 814 54.8 14.9 32.9
2000 645 45.5 14.2 33.5
2001 841 57.0 14.8 36.3
2002 878 58.7 15.0 42.6
2003 878 58.7 15.0 42.6
2004 863 59.3 14.6 45.3
2005 795 65.0 12.2 36.1
2006 846 63.0 13.4 29.2
2007 844 65.5 12.9 32.8
2008 828 60.1 13.8 38.3
2009 820 61.1 13.4 36.2
2010 846 58.1 14.5 41.3
2011 789 57.1 13.8 41.6
2012 799 61.1 13.0 44.7
2013 822 56.1 14.6 50
2014 845 58.1 14.5 51.4
2015 859 58.0 14.8 49.8
2016 860 58.0 14.8 50.6
2017 831 54.0 15.3 52.7
2018 891 57.5 15.4 56.8
2019 853 62.0 13.7 54
2020 947 57.0 16.6 55.9
2021 925 60.0 15.4 57.1
2022 889 60.0 14.8 57.9
2023 776 53.0 14.6 60.8

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 West Frederick Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 964 54.6 17.6 n/a
1990 1004 54.7 18.3 11.6
1991 698 45.6 15.3 13
1992 778 49.2 15.8 15.3
1993 804 53.5 15.0 14.8
1994 837 54.6 15.3 18
1995 846 55.0 15.4 24.9
1996 846 55.0 15.4 24.9
1997 865 54.3 15.9 26.5
1998 840 54.7 15.4 22.4
1999 814 54.8 14.9 32.9
2000 645 45.5 14.2 33.5
2001 841 57.0 14.8 36.3
2002 878 58.7 15.0 42.6
2003 878 58.7 15.0 42.6
2004 863 59.3 14.6 45.3
2005 795 65.0 12.2 36.1
2006 846 63.0 13.4 29.2
2007 844 65.5 12.9 32.8
2008 828 60.1 13.8 38.3
2009 820 61.1 13.4 36.2
2010 846 58.1 14.5 41.3
2011 789 57.1 13.8 41.6
2012 799 61.1 13.0 44.7
2013 822 56.1 14.6 50
2014 845 58.1 14.5 51.4
2015 859 58.0 14.8 49.8
2016 860 58.0 14.8 50.6
2017 831 54.0 15.3 52.7
2018 891 57.5 15.4 56.8
2019 853 62.0 13.7 54
2020 947 57.0 16.6 55.9
2021 925 60.0 15.4 57.1
2022 889 60.0 14.8 57.9
2023 776 53.0 14.6 60.8

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 West Frederick Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $503 (3.9%) $12,522 (96.1%) $13,025
2020 $476 (4.0%) $11,502 (96.0%) $11,978
2021 $827 (6.4%) $12,186 (93.6%) $13,013
2022 $1,741 (11.9%) $12,898 (88.1%) $14,639
2023 $960 (5.8%) $15,506 (94.2%) $16,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Frederick 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 99th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 179th of 322 Middle schools
 24.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students853776
 9%
African American217186
 14.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4229
 31%
Hispanic323324
 0.3%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White229182
 20.5%
Two or More Races3653
 47.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%60.8%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Frederick Middle

West Frederick Middle ranks 156th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 776 students attended West Frederick Middle.

Students who attend West Frederick Middle usually go on to attend Frederick High

Students at West Frederick Middle are 42% Hispanic, 24% African American, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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