Hallie Wells Middle

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Hallie Wells Middle ranks 38 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hallie Wells Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Clarksburg, Maryland, part of the highly-ranked Montgomery County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, Hallie Wells Middle consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in Maryland, boasting strong academic performance and equitable outcomes across different student subgroups.

Hallie Wells Middle's students significantly outperform state and district averages on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, with 71.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 35% in Mathematics, compared to 55.3% and 33.4% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly impressive for female, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, all of whom rank in the top 20% of Maryland middle schools. However, the school's Special Education students lag behind, ranking in the bottom 20% of the state.

Compared to nearby schools like Gaithersburg Middle, Forest Oak Middle, and Neelsville Middle, Hallie Wells Middle consistently outperforms them on MCAP tests, despite having a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students and lower per-student spending. This suggests that the school is effectively utilizing its resources to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871

(301) 284-4800

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,103

Students who attend Hallie Wells Middle usually attend:

High:

Damascus High

Feeder schools for Hallie Wells Middle:

Elementary:	Cedar Grove Elementary
	Snowden Farm Elementary
	Wilson Wims Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 963

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.5%

African American:

19.8%

White:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hallie Wells Middle ranks better than 88.4% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.52. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Hallie Wells Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.5%), African American (19.8%), White (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hallie Wells Middle is 15.4. 27 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hallie Wells Middle employs 62.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hallie Wells Middle is $18,103, which is the 19^th highest among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hallie Wells Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hallie Wells Middle 38^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Hallie Wells Middle in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hallie Wells Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2018	89.91	35^th	328	89.3%
2019	83.86	49^th	316	84.5%
2021	83.85	38^th	303	87.5%
2022	85.62	45^th	333	86.5%
2023	84.34	39^th	322	87.9%
2024	85.52	38^th	328	88.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.99	24^th	136	82.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.65	8^th	25	68.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.24	100^th	120	16.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.54	132^nd	273	51.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.66	11^th	303	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.62	39^th	288	86.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.03	27^th	116	76.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.97	49^th	259	81.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.64	18^th	207	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.22	74^th	210	64.8%

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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 Hallie Wells Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	119	96	170	54	3	32	0	474
2018	187	153	260	98	1	53	0	752
2019	185	169	267	109	1	61	0	792
2020	212	178	307	116	1	59	0	873
2021	192	201	345	132	1	59	0	930
2022	186	197	404	127	2	52	3	971
2023	187	191	409	124	1	50	1	963

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 Hallie Wells Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	474	29.8	15.9	18.1
2018	752	48.4	15.5	17.3
2019	792	50.2	15.7	15.7
2020	873	53.0	16.4	16.3
2021	930	57.2	16.2	16.7
2022	971	62.0	15.6	17.1
2023	963	62.4	15.4	20.4

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 Hallie Wells Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	474	29.8	15.9	18.1
2018	752	48.4	15.5	17.3
2019	792	50.2	15.7	15.7
2020	873	53.0	16.4	16.3
2021	930	57.2	16.2	16.7
2022	971	62.0	15.6	17.1
2023	963	62.4	15.4	20.4

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 Hallie Wells Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (2.6%)	$15,018 (97.4%)	$15,414
2020	$288 (1.9%)	$14,998 (98.1%)	$15,287
2021	$604 (3.8%)	$15,164 (96.2%)	$15,769
2022	$1,225 (7.7%)	$14,594 (92.3%)	$15,819
2023	$952 (5.3%)	$17,151 (94.7%)	$18,103

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hallie Wells Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 322 Middle schools	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	792	963	21.6%
African American	169	191	13%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	267	409	53.2%
Hispanic	109	124	13.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	187	1.1%
Two or More Races	61	50	18%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.7%	20.4%	4.7%

Schools Near Hallie Wells 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
Hallie Wells Middle	Public	6-8	11701 Little Seneca Parkway	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 284-4800	963	62	15.4	20.4%	187 (19.4%)	191 (19.8%)	124 (12.9%)	409 (42.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	85.5	38^th of 328 public middle schools	88.4%		84.3	39^th of 322 public middle schools	87.9%	1	44.8	9.4		35.0	72.1	71.1	71.5	71.5	36.4	38.9	46.8	$18,103	$952	$17,151
Rocky Hill Middle	Public	6-8	22401 Brick Haven Way	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6670	1,058	69	15.3	52.0%	122 (11.5%)	297 (28.1%)	355 (33.6%)	212 (20.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (6.4%)	52.5	127^th of 328 public middle schools	61.3%		51.8	124^th of 322 public middle schools	61.5%	3	18.8	14.7		22.4	52.2	46.0	46.4	48.1	55.5	64.7	30.9	$17,852	$950	$16,902
Neelsville Middle	Public	6-8	11700 Neelsville Church Rd	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 353-8064	815	56	14.5	71.3%	56 (6.9%)	212 (26.0%)	400 (49.1%)	109 (13.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.4%)	29	207^th of 328 public middle schools	36.9%		27.4	219^th of 322 public middle schools	32.0%	12	9.5			9.6	35.6	38.3	32.4	35.5	27.2	34.9	17.3	$17,999	$877	$17,123
John T. Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	25400 Oak Dr	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 207-2440	825	55	14.9	37.6%	333 (40.4%)	113 (13.7%)	263 (31.9%)	55 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (7.0%)	58	105^th of 328 public middle schools	68.0%		57.2	112^th of 322 public middle schools	65.2%	7	24.5	22.8		24.3	55.2	52.9	46.1	51.3	46.6	44.2	22.3	$19,161	$950	$18,212
Martin Luther King Junior Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13737 Wisteria Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6350	890	60	14.8	62.7%	110 (12.4%)	320 (36.0%)	302 (33.9%)	106 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.3%)	39.8	167^th of 328 public middle schools	49.1%		50.5	127^th of 322 public middle schools	60.6%	40	19.6			17.2	39.9	34.1	38.7	37.5	41.9	45.2	24.7	$17,534	$849	$16,685
Montgomery Village Middle	Public	6-8	19300 Watkins Mill Rd	Montgomery Village	20886	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6720	773	61	12.7	80.2%	37 (4.8%)	191 (24.7%)	454 (58.7%)	65 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.1%)	14	291^st of 328 public middle schools	11.3%		14.4	282^nd of 322 public middle schools	12.4%	9					20.8	21.2	24.2	22.0	16.7	27.3	11.6	$21,643	$2,212	$19,431
Roberto W. Clemente Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	18808 Waring Station Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4750	857	64	13.3	59.3%	104 (12.1%)	275 (32.1%)	295 (34.4%)	144 (16.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.1%)	48.1	137^th of 328 public middle schools	58.2%		54.8	120^th of 322 public middle schools	62.7%	17	19.6	7.3		18.7	46.8	47.2	50.3	48.2	34.3	32.1	24.0	$19,210	$955	$18,255
Kingsview Middle	Public	6-8	18909 Kingsview Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7130	960	61	15.8	37.1%	201 (20.9%)	240 (25.0%)	186 (19.4%)	258 (26.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.6%)	82.7	47^th of 328 public middle schools	85.7%		82.8	43^rd of 322 public middle schools	86.6%	4	30.8	28.2		36.4	62.2	69.7	67.1	66.5	44.5	81.6	41.0	$17,576	$808	$16,768
Forest Oak Middle	Public	6-8	651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7570	922	63	14.5	74.8%	72 (7.8%)	212 (23.0%)	551 (59.8%)	60 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	17.7	267^th of 328 public middle schools	18.6%		20.9	252^nd of 322 public middle schools	21.7%	15	8.7			5.1	23.8	27.1	26.2	25.7	7.5	13.9	12.9	$18,457	$901	$17,556
Windsor Knolls Middle	Public	6-8	11150 Windsor Rd	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5000	744	42	17.7	12.8%	439 (59.0%)	59 (7.9%)	111 (14.9%)	88 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	88.7	30^th of 328 public middle schools	90.9%		92.2	16^th of 322 public middle schools	95.0%	14	42.4	49.4	24.4	48.6	69.0	74.9	71.4	71.8	93.8	94.7	33.2	$13,579	$747	$12,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallie Wells Middle

What is the racial makeup of Hallie Wells Middle?

Students at Hallie Wells Middle are 42% Asian, 20% African American, 19% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hallie Wells Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 963 students attended Hallie Wells Middle.

Is Hallie Wells Middle a good school?

Hallie Wells Middle ranks 38^th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hallie Wells Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Hallie Wells Middle attend?

Students who attend Hallie Wells Middle usually go on to attend Damascus High

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