Edgewood Middle

Summary:

Edgewood Middle is a public middle school in Edgewood, Maryland, serving 999 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Edgewood Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with 43.94% African American, 17.02% Hispanic, and 9.61% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is significantly lower than the Harford County and Maryland state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, only 34.8% of Edgewood Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.7% in Harford County and 48.4% statewide. Additionally, Edgewood Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.57% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 13.51% to 22.93%.

Interestingly, Edgewood Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 158th out of 339 Maryland middle schools in 2013-2014 to 212th out of 328 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's academic performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state. When analyzing the performance of different student subgroups, Edgewood Middle's rankings are particularly low for White students (175th out of 210 in 2020-2021) and multi-racial students (132nd out of 136 in 2020-2021), indicating significant achievement gaps. The nearby schools, such as Southampton Middle, Bel Air Middle, and Patterson Mill Middle, consistently outperform Edgewood Middle on academic measures, with higher test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2311 Willoughby Beach Rd
       Edgewood, MD  21040-3497


(410) 612-1518

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,052 Help


Students who attend Edgewood Middle usually attend:

High:    Edgewood High

Feeder schools for Edgewood Middle:

Elementary:    Abingdon Elementary
    Deerfield Elementary
    Edgewood Elementary
    Old Post Road Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  994

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.5%
White:
25.9%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edgewood Middle ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8th 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 27.9. (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 Edgewood Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.5%), White (25.9%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle is 12.3, which is the 3rd 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 Edgewood Middle is $18,052, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edgewood Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood Middle 212th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Edgewood 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 Edgewood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.18 63rd 252 75.0%
2005 75.93 59th 255 76.9%
2006 72.34 70th 254 72.4%
2007 74.84 68th 264 74.2%
2008 39.86 197th 283 30.4%
2009 38.86 219th 301 27.2%
2010 50.71 193rd 324 40.4%
2011 45.48 184th 309 40.5%
2012 39.38 204th 314 35.0%
2013 41.20 202nd 316 36.1%
2014 58.21 158th 339 53.4%
2015 47.28 162nd 315 48.6%
2016 38.15 194th 314 38.2%
2017 36.51 200th 317 36.9%
2018 31.89 219th 328 33.2%
2019 23.42 228th 316 27.8%
2021 33.48 199th 303 34.3%
2022 28.68 237th 333 28.8%
2023 24.29 234th 322 27.3%
2024 27.90 212th 328 35.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.30 132nd 136 2.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.16 164th 273 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.13 189th 303 37.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.32 199th 288 30.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.60 166th 259 35.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.64 96th 207 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Edgewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.15 175th 210 16.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Edgewood Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 630 130 19 13 4 n/a n/a 0 796
1990 638 159 17 17 2 n/a n/a 0 833
1991 658 155 10 22 2 n/a n/a 1 848
1992 662 155 11 24 6 n/a n/a 0 858
1993 747 169 16 27 6 n/a n/a 0 965
1994 761 200 20 30 6 n/a n/a 0 1017
1995 784 229 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1069
1996 784 229 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1069
1997 798 254 15 29 9 n/a n/a 0 1105
1998 783 269 26 27 9 n/a n/a 0 1114
1999 764 287 32 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1118
2000 773 344 26 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1178
2001 806 356 23 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1228
2002 812 453 34 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1348
2003 812 453 34 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1348
2004 726 524 36 51 10 n/a n/a 0 1347
2005 655 527 25 58 10 n/a n/a 0 1275
2006 607 518 25 57 9 n/a n/a 0 1216
2007 569 517 20 46 11 n/a n/a 0 1163
2008 543 517 24 58 8 n/a n/a 0 1150
2009 469 477 23 50 9 n/a n/a 0 1028
2010 464 480 42 54 6 n/a n/a 0 1046
2011 416 451 37 57 4 3 54 0 1022
2012 425 476 33 57 8 5 67 0 1071
2013 396 479 26 65 8 1 71 0 1046
2014 403 494 30 96 5 2 73 0 1103
2015 374 475 35 102 5 1 72 0 1064
2016 369 452 34 124 5 2 76 0 1062
2017 385 470 28 111 7 0 72 0 1073
2018 368 480 31 123 6 2 79 0 1089
2019 355 504 27 125 4 2 101 0 1118
2020 350 518 26 148 7 4 107 0 1160
2021 353 532 24 157 5 2 113 0 1186
2022 295 470 13 165 4 4 92 0 1043
2023 268 439 21 170 3 2 96 0 999
2024 257 452 24 171 4 2 84 0 994

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 Edgewood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 796 54.0 14.7 n/a
1990 833 55.0 15.1 13.3
1991 848 55.5 15.2 13.2
1992 858 57.0 15.0 18.4
1993 965 59.2 16.3 16.4
1994 1017 66.0 15.4 17.3
1995 1069 72.0 14.8 21
1996 1069 72.0 14.8 21
1997 1105 74.5 14.8 19.3
1998 1114 73.5 15.2 20.6
1999 1118 73.5 15.2 28.8
2000 1178 71.5 16.5 21.2
2001 1228 78.0 15.7 27.9
2002 1348 79.0 17.1 34.3
2003 1348 79.0 17.1 34.3
2004 1347 73.0 18.5 34.7
2005 1275 78.0 16.3 32
2006 1216 80.0 15.2 36.3
2007 1163 86.0 13.5 37.1
2008 1150 84.3 13.6 40.3
2009 1028 86.3 11.9 43.4
2010 1046 86.3 12.1 47.4
2011 1022 85.2 11.9 51.1
2012 1071 85.2 12.5 50.8
2013 1046 82.0 12.7 55.9
2014 1103 90.2 12.2 56.4
2015 1064 81.0 13.1 57
2016 1062 81.0 13.1 56.7
2017 1073 77.3 13.8 59.4
2018 1089 77.3 14.0 58.3
2019 1118 78.3 14.2 61.8
2020 1160 75.3 15.3 59.2
2021 1186 80.3 14.7 68.9
2022 1043 78.3 13.3 68.5
2023 999 80.3 12.4 71.6
2024 994 80.6 12.3 71.2

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 Edgewood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 796 54.0 14.7 n/a
1990 833 55.0 15.1 13.3
1991 848 55.5 15.2 13.2
1992 858 57.0 15.0 18.4
1993 965 59.2 16.3 16.4
1994 1017 66.0 15.4 17.3
1995 1069 72.0 14.8 21
1996 1069 72.0 14.8 21
1997 1105 74.5 14.8 19.3
1998 1114 73.5 15.2 20.6
1999 1118 73.5 15.2 28.8
2000 1178 71.5 16.5 21.2
2001 1228 78.0 15.7 27.9
2002 1348 79.0 17.1 34.3
2003 1348 79.0 17.1 34.3
2004 1347 73.0 18.5 34.7
2005 1275 78.0 16.3 32
2006 1216 80.0 15.2 36.3
2007 1163 86.0 13.5 37.1
2008 1150 84.3 13.6 40.3
2009 1028 86.3 11.9 43.4
2010 1046 86.3 12.1 47.4
2011 1022 85.2 11.9 51.1
2012 1071 85.2 12.5 50.8
2013 1046 82.0 12.7 55.9
2014 1103 90.2 12.2 56.4
2015 1064 81.0 13.1 57
2016 1062 81.0 13.1 56.7
2017 1073 77.3 13.8 59.4
2018 1089 77.3 14.0 58.3
2019 1118 78.3 14.2 61.8
2020 1160 75.3 15.3 59.2
2021 1186 80.3 14.7 68.9
2022 1043 78.3 13.3 68.5
2023 999 80.3 12.4 71.6
2024 994 80.6 12.3 71.2

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 Edgewood Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,006 (7.7%) $12,082 (92.3%) $13,088
2020 $1,048 (8.3%) $11,585 (91.7%) $12,633
2021 $1,333 (10.1%) $11,875 (89.9%) $13,209
2022 $2,311 (14.7%) $13,387 (85.3%) $15,698
2023 $2,207 (12.2%) $15,844 (87.8%) $18,052

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewood 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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Ranks 228th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students1118999
 10.6%
African American504439
 12.9%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2721
 22.2%
Hispanic125170
 36%
Pacific Islander22
White355268
 24.5%
Two or More Races10196
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%71.6%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood Middle

Edgewood Middle ranks 212th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 994 students attended Edgewood Middle.

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

Students at Edgewood Middle are 45% African American, 26% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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