Aberdeen Middle

Summary:

Aberdeen Middle is a public middle school located in Aberdeen, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,082 students. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Aberdeen Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (43.44%) and Hispanic (13.68%) students, the school consistently underperforms academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.9% of 6th-grade students at Aberdeen Middle were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 22.9% in the district and 19.8% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining, from 125 out of 315 Maryland middle schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 199 out of 328 in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom half of Maryland middle schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nearby schools, such as Fallston Middle, Bel Air Middle, and Southampton Middle, consistently outperform Aberdeen Middle in academic assessments and have higher statewide rankings.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Aberdeen Middle, ranging from 58.49% to 63.22% over the past three school years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the low performance of certain student subgroups, such as African American and Military Connected students, raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 111 Mount Royal Ave
       Aberdeen, MD  21001-2492


(410) 273-5510

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,489 Help


Students who attend Aberdeen Middle usually attend:

High:    Aberdeen High

Feeder schools for Aberdeen Middle:

Elementary:    Bakerfield Elementary
    Church Creek Elementary
    G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
    Halls Cross Roads Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  1,082

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.4%
White:
30.9%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aberdeen Middle ranks worse than 60.7% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.47. (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 Aberdeen Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.4%), White (30.9%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aberdeen Middle is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 9 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen Middle is $17,489, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aberdeen Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen Middle 199th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Aberdeen Middle in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aberdeen Middle

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Rank History for all students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.50 65th 252 74.2%
2005 74.10 66th 255 74.1%
2006 71.91 71st 254 72.0%
2007 69.96 76th 264 71.2%
2008 49.92 166th 283 41.3%
2009 47.90 193rd 301 35.9%
2010 51.33 191st 324 41.0%
2011 46.91 180th 309 41.7%
2012 53.89 169th 314 46.2%
2013 43.02 196th 316 38.0%
2014 56.33 163rd 339 51.9%
2015 55.61 125th 315 60.3%
2016 41.18 181st 314 42.4%
2017 33.83 209th 317 34.1%
2018 29.84 223rd 328 32.0%
2019 24.35 227th 316 28.2%
2021 30.12 213th 303 29.7%
2022 20.93 274th 333 17.7%
2023 25.88 226th 322 29.8%
2024 31.47 199th 328 39.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.95 104th 136 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.90 189th 273 30.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.64 216th 303 28.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.96 25th 27 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.38 213th 288 26.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.09 188th 259 27.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.03 145th 207 30.0%
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Rank History for White students at Aberdeen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.08 183rd 210 12.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Open Quote The faculty doesn't seem to care how well the kids do and will drop down to their (kids) level with snide remarks and comments which I believe to be totally unprofessional. I also dealt with a situation where we called to the school to discuss our child and one of the Asst. Principal's apparently had the discussion in open forum at the front office desk instead of returning to her office and possibly closing the door so other children could not hear the conversation. By the time my child returned to school the next day, other children were already aware of the conversation and my child was picked on. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aberdeen Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 717 287 20 36 3 n/a n/a 0 1063
1990 673 268 22 39 3 n/a n/a 0 1005
1991 677 306 31 33 3 n/a n/a -1 1049
1992 727 325 26 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1113
1993 714 332 31 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1122
1994 743 336 27 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1157
1995 767 338 23 76 6 n/a n/a 0 1210
1996 767 338 23 76 6 n/a n/a 0 1210
1997 733 396 26 63 9 n/a n/a 0 1227
1998 759 390 29 55 8 n/a n/a 0 1241
1999 754 389 32 49 9 n/a n/a 0 1233
2000 738 419 29 44 6 n/a n/a 0 1236
2001 717 418 36 49 7 n/a n/a 0 1227
2002 748 449 29 59 14 n/a n/a 0 1299
2003 748 449 29 59 14 n/a n/a 0 1299
2004 714 480 29 60 10 n/a n/a 0 1293
2005 696 509 23 64 9 n/a n/a 0 1301
2006 660 489 24 70 4 n/a n/a 0 1247
2007 627 491 22 63 4 n/a n/a 0 1207
2008 556 446 32 51 9 n/a n/a 0 1094
2009 532 468 43 66 11 n/a n/a 0 1120
2010 505 476 35 66 13 n/a n/a 0 1095
2011 458 397 29 97 8 3 95 0 1087
2012 459 356 32 88 5 4 99 0 1043
2013 437 373 29 78 2 3 112 0 1034
2014 451 413 30 93 2 3 123 0 1115
2015 442 399 34 111 2 2 118 0 1108
2016 473 443 41 109 3 3 112 0 1184
2017 458 413 41 94 3 8 110 0 1127
2018 421 415 43 100 8 6 133 0 1126
2019 423 432 31 111 9 6 132 0 1144
2020 411 488 26 131 6 2 139 0 1203
2021 407 495 26 135 5 5 131 0 1204
2022 356 440 22 140 3 2 107 2 1072
2023 334 470 18 148 2 1 109 0 1082

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 Aberdeen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1063 59.5 17.8 n/a
1990 1005 63.0 15.9 15.2
1991 1049 63.5 16.5 16.6
1992 1113 66.0 16.8 20.4
1993 1122 70.5 15.9 20.2
1994 1157 71.0 16.3 26.3
1995 1210 78.5 15.4 26.6
1996 1210 78.5 15.4 26.6
1997 1227 81.5 15.1 24
1998 1241 87.0 14.3 26.3
1999 1233 87.0 14.2 36.8
2000 1236 85.0 14.5 33.1
2001 1227 80.0 15.3 36.1
2002 1299 82.0 15.8 36.8
2003 1299 82.0 15.8 36.8
2004 1293 78.0 16.6 39
2005 1301 81.0 16.1 41.4
2006 1247 84.0 14.8 41.3
2007 1207 90.0 13.4 37.9
2008 1094 84.9 12.9 39.5
2009 1120 82.9 13.5 46.3
2010 1095 80.9 13.5 50
2011 1087 83.8 12.9 52.2
2012 1043 81.8 12.7 49.9
2013 1034 80.5 12.8 52.2
2014 1115 81.8 13.6 54.7
2015 1108 79.0 14.0 57.2
2016 1184 80.0 14.8 56.3
2017 1127 79.3 14.2 57.1
2018 1126 80.3 14.0 53.3
2019 1144 78.3 14.6 59.1
2020 1203 75.3 15.9 51.1
2021 1204 80.3 14.9 59.1
2022 1072 82.3 13.0 58.5
2023 1082 88.3 12.2 63.2

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 Aberdeen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1063 59.5 17.8 n/a
1990 1005 63.0 15.9 15.2
1991 1049 63.5 16.5 16.6
1992 1113 66.0 16.8 20.4
1993 1122 70.5 15.9 20.2
1994 1157 71.0 16.3 26.3
1995 1210 78.5 15.4 26.6
1996 1210 78.5 15.4 26.6
1997 1227 81.5 15.1 24
1998 1241 87.0 14.3 26.3
1999 1233 87.0 14.2 36.8
2000 1236 85.0 14.5 33.1
2001 1227 80.0 15.3 36.1
2002 1299 82.0 15.8 36.8
2003 1299 82.0 15.8 36.8
2004 1293 78.0 16.6 39
2005 1301 81.0 16.1 41.4
2006 1247 84.0 14.8 41.3
2007 1207 90.0 13.4 37.9
2008 1094 84.9 12.9 39.5
2009 1120 82.9 13.5 46.3
2010 1095 80.9 13.5 50
2011 1087 83.8 12.9 52.2
2012 1043 81.8 12.7 49.9
2013 1034 80.5 12.8 52.2
2014 1115 81.8 13.6 54.7
2015 1108 79.0 14.0 57.2
2016 1184 80.0 14.8 56.3
2017 1127 79.3 14.2 57.1
2018 1126 80.3 14.0 53.3
2019 1144 78.3 14.6 59.1
2020 1203 75.3 15.9 51.1
2021 1204 80.3 14.9 59.1
2022 1072 82.3 13.0 58.5
2023 1082 88.3 12.2 63.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aberdeen Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (7.4%) $12,073 (92.6%) $13,044
2020 $815 (6.5%) $11,683 (93.5%) $12,498
2021 $1,144 (8.7%) $11,979 (91.3%) $13,123
2022 $2,214 (14.0%) $13,650 (86.0%) $15,863
2023 $1,825 (10.4%) $15,664 (89.6%) $17,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen 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)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 226th of 322 Middle schools
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11441082
 5.4%
African American432470
 8.8%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian3118
 41.9%
Hispanic111148
 33.3%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White423334
 21%
Two or More Races132109
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%63.2%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,082 students attended Aberdeen Middle.

Aberdeen Middle ranks 199th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Aberdeen Middle usually go on to attend Aberdeen High

Students at Aberdeen Middle are 43% African American, 31% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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