Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks 125 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is a public middle school in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a diverse student population of around 1,000 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.

Academically, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle has consistently ranked in the middle range of Maryland middle schools, with performance on state assessments generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school stands out for its exceptional performance on Algebra I, with 82.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (25.2%) and state (20%) averages. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Asian students performing much better than African American students and female students performing lower than male students.

Compared to nearby schools like Windsor Knolls Middle, Urbana Middle, and Oakdale Middle, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle has a higher percentage of students from low-income families and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its higher per-student spending. However, these nearby schools generally outperform Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle on academic measures, suggesting that the school still has work to do in addressing the significant disparities in student performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 236-4900

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,327

Students who attend Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle usually attend:

High:

Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Feeder schools for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle:

Elementary:	North Frederick Elementary
	Spring Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.7%

Hispanic:

26.0%

African American:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.63. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Hispanic (26%), African American (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is 8.4, which is the lowest among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is $21,327, which is the highest among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle 125^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	31.72	179^th	252	29.0%
2005	38.66	164^th	255	35.7%
2006	27.57	188^th	254	26.0%
2007	31.15	185^th	264	29.9%
2008	66.36	109^th	283	61.5%
2009	63.37	130^th	301	56.8%
2010	73.42	96^th	324	70.4%
2011	74.42	81^st	309	73.8%
2012	75.16	83^rd	314	73.6%
2013	62.41	125^th	316	60.4%
2014	62.00	145^th	339	57.2%
2015	67.81	88^th	315	72.1%
2016	72.24	75^th	314	76.1%
2017	75.73	71^st	317	77.6%
2018	74.67	80^th	328	75.6%
2019	62.00	107^th	316	66.1%
2021	47.52	146^th	303	51.8%
2022	50.55	152^nd	333	54.4%
2023	55.80	114^th	322	64.6%
2024	52.63	125^th	328	61.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.49	73^rd	136	46.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.86	105^th	273	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.94	159^th	303	47.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.13	117^th	288	59.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.85	43^rd	116	62.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.81	202^nd	259	22.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.21	73^rd	207	64.7%

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Rank History for White students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.52	127^th	210	39.5%

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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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	675	124	39	40	5	n/a	n/a	883
2005	484	112	31	28	2	n/a	n/a	657
2006	446	122	18	35	1	n/a	n/a	622
2007	436	139	22	48	1	n/a	n/a	646
2008	413	124	20	53	1	n/a	n/a	611
2009	388	129	21	55	3	n/a	n/a	596
2010	355	107	13	48	4	n/a	n/a	527
2011	333	77	17	57	3	0	34	521
2012	318	87	17	64	2	3	23	514
2013	312	106	24	73	3	2	33	553
2014	286	108	20	79	4	2	28	527
2015	304	114	20	82	3	0	32	555
2016	299	86	24	83	2	0	29	523
2017	299	99	28	100	1	1	34	562
2018	250	89	33	116	1	1	23	513
2019	254	92	30	107	2	0	24	509
2020	258	104	31	124	4	1	31	553
2021	233	119	35	135	2	1	38	563
2022	231	125	37	142	1	2	51	589
2023	218	107	35	143	0	1	45	549

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	883	60.0	14.7	14.2
2005	657	45.0	14.6	17
2006	622	44.0	14.1	19.6
2007	646	45.7	14.1	23.7
2008	611	44.0	13.9	23.6
2009	596	44.5	13.4	28.2
2010	527	39.8	13.2	30.7
2011	521	39.8	13.0	27.6
2012	514	39.7	12.9	31.3
2013	553	37.0	14.9	30.7
2014	527	39.5	13.3	36.2
2015	555	44.0	12.6	32.1
2016	523	41.0	12.7	35
2017	562	37.0	15.1	34.2
2018	513	38.5	13.3	33.3
2019	509	38.0	13.3	33
2020	553	40.5	13.6	40.7
2021	563	44.0	12.7	46
2022	589	47.5	12.4	42.8
2023	549	65.0	8.4	45.7

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	883	60.0	14.7	14.2
2005	657	45.0	14.6	17
2006	622	44.0	14.1	19.6
2007	646	45.7	14.1	23.7
2008	611	44.0	13.9	23.6
2009	596	44.5	13.4	28.2
2010	527	39.8	13.2	30.7
2011	521	39.8	13.0	27.6
2012	514	39.7	12.9	31.3
2013	553	37.0	14.9	30.7
2014	527	39.5	13.3	36.2
2015	555	44.0	12.6	32.1
2016	523	41.0	12.7	35
2017	562	37.0	15.1	34.2
2018	513	38.5	13.3	33.3
2019	509	38.0	13.3	33
2020	553	40.5	13.6	40.7
2021	563	44.0	12.7	46
2022	589	47.5	12.4	42.8
2023	549	65.0	8.4	45.7

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$925 (5.7%)	$15,397 (94.3%)	$16,321
2020	$1,025 (6.2%)	$15,480 (93.8%)	$16,505
2021	$1,083 (6.4%)	$15,712 (93.6%)	$16,795
2022	$1,839 (10.4%)	$15,789 (89.6%)	$17,628
2023	$1,203 (5.6%)	$20,124 (94.4%)	$21,327

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 322 Middle schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	509	549	7.9%
African American	92	107	16.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	30	35	16.7%
Hispanic	107	143	33.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	254	218	14.2%
Two or More Races	24	45	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	45.7%	12.7%

Schools Near Gov. Thomas Johnson 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 Geometry (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 Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4900	549	65	8.4	45.7%	218 (39.7%)	107 (19.5%)	143 (26.0%)	35 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.2%)	52.6	125^th of 328 public middle schools	61.9%		55.8	114^th of 322 public middle schools	64.6%	11	13.7	25.7	15.1	22.2	49.2	55.7	49.5	51.4	82.4		18.0	$21,327	$1,203	$20,124
Monocacy Middle	Public	6-8	8009 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4700	926	60	15.4	60.5%	207 (22.4%)	240 (25.9%)	379 (40.9%)	34 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.9%)	55 (5.9%)	37.5	174^th of 328 public middle schools	47.0%		33.6	191^st of 322 public middle schools	40.7%	17	6.6	13.6	10.3	12.7	41.3	41.4	49.8	44.2	44.4		20.3	$14,327	$955	$13,372
West Frederick Middle	Public	6-8	515 W Patrick St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4000	776	53	14.6	60.8%	182 (23.5%)	186 (24.0%)	324 (41.8%)	29 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)	42.3	156^th of 328 public middle schools	52.4%		36.1	179^th of 322 public middle schools	44.4%	23	11.3	14.9	8.1	14.3	54.0	48.1	43.7	48.7	71.9		20.9	$16,466	$960	$15,506
Crestwood Middle	Public	6-8	7100 Foxcroft Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9000	739	45	16.4	58.7%	135 (18.3%)	228 (30.9%)	271 (36.7%)	45 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	57 (7.7%)	40	164^th of 328 public middle schools	50.0%		31.1	201^st of 322 public middle schools	37.6%	37	10.6	14.5		11.5	52.1	47.5	35.4	44.8	28.0		19.0	$15,434	$990	$14,445
Walkersville Middle	Public	6-8	55 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4400	841	51	16.4	36.4%	497 (59.1%)	128 (15.2%)	135 (16.1%)	22 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.5%)	76.6	62^nd of 328 public middle schools	81.1%		62.2	99^th of 322 public middle schools	69.3%	37	22.9	24.6	27.8	28.3	68.6	69.0	59.3	65.5	89.2		34.1	$14,347	$741	$13,606
Ballenger Creek Middle	Public	6-8	5525 Ballenger Creek Pike	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5700	805	50	16.2	35.7%	311 (38.6%)	165 (20.5%)	202 (25.1%)	67 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (6.7%)	56.8	109^th of 328 public middle schools	66.8%		45.3	146^th of 322 public middle schools	54.7%	37	19.9	19.3	5.9	21.3	64.5	51.8	56.6	57.4	62.8		26.7	$15,285	$1,258	$14,027
Oakdale Middle	Public	6-8	5810 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5500	1,057	57	18.7	10.8%	625 (59.1%)	114 (10.8%)	111 (10.5%)	133 (12.6%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	65 (6.1%)	90.7	23^rd of 328 public middle schools	93.0%		92	17^th of 322 public middle schools	94.7%	6	44.1	51.1	25.6	47.4	61.5	69.4	74.4	68.6	82.9		45.4	$12,603	$813	$11,790
Middletown Middle	Public	6-8	100 Martha Mason St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4200	799	46	17.5	16.9%	647 (81.0%)	19 (2.4%)	72 (9.0%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.0%)	82	48^th of 328 public middle schools	85.4%		86.4	33^rd of 322 public middle schools	89.8%	15	32.1	38.8	15.3	35.2	70.9	69.0	64.3	68.0	70.1		35.7	$14,183	$897	$13,286
New Market Middle	Public	6-8	125 W Main St	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4600	684	37	18.7	18.3%	522 (76.3%)	21 (3.1%)	74 (10.8%)	23 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.1%)	81.4	49^th of 328 public middle schools	85.1%		75.1	62^nd of 322 public middle schools	80.7%	13	33.8	29.4	26.9	34.5	62.1	63.1	62.2	62.4	60.9		37.7	$15,894	$991	$14,903
Urbana Middle	Public	6-8	3511 Pontius Ct	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9200	1,128	59	19.1	13.9%	507 (44.9%)	144 (12.8%)	131 (11.6%)	265 (23.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (6.7%)	96.6	4^th of 328 public middle schools	98.8%		96.9	4^th of 322 public middle schools	98.8%		48.0	48.0	40.0	54.4	81.4	75.3	75.9	77.4	84.7	98.2	54.6	$11,749	$743	$11,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

What district is Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle.

Is Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle a good school?

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks 125^th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle?

Students at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle are 40% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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