Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Summary:

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Westover, Maryland, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 396 students. The school is part of the Somerset County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data analysis of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School reveals several areas of concern. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts (ELA) assessments, with only 5.3% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics and proficiency rates ranging from 22.7% for 6th grade to 29.8% for 7th grade in ELA, while the state averages were around 48%. The school's diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (around 51%) and a significant percentage of White students (around 32%), as well as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 56.37% to 73.23%), suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps.

When comparing Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School to nearby middle schools, such as Wicomico Middle, Snow Hill Middle, and Bennett Middle, the performance gap becomes more evident. These nearby schools, while not all high-performing, generally have higher proficiency rates in both mathematics and ELA compared to Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 113 out of 316 Maryland middle schools in 2012-2013 to 277 out of 328 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-7

7970 Tawes Campus Road
Westover, MD 21871

(410) 621-0161

District: Somerset County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,900

Students who attend Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Washington Academy and High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 396

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.0%

White:

32.1%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.56. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (51%), White (32.1%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is $22,900.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School 277^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Somerset County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset County Public Schools 23^rd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2007	76.95	62^nd	264	76.5%
2008	40.28	195^th	283	31.1%
2009	48.98	185^th	301	38.5%
2010	70.62	105^th	324	67.6%
2011	68.79	105^th	309	66.0%
2012	69.86	103^rd	314	67.2%
2013	65.76	113^th	316	64.2%
2014	44.74	210^th	339	38.1%
2015	35.24	204^th	315	35.2%
2016	35.39	200^th	314	36.3%
2017	33.26	210^th	317	33.8%
2018	38.88	191^st	328	41.8%
2019	25.22	225^th	316	28.8%
2021	21.08	241^st	303	20.5%
2022	29.45	233^rd	333	30.0%
2024	15.56	277^th	328	15.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.26	133^rd	136	2.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.51	187^th	273	31.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.35	232^nd	303	23.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.51	227^th	288	21.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.54	178^th	207	14.0%

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Rank History for White students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.45	161^st	210	23.3%

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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 Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	263	224	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	506
2006	252	220	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	493
2007	209	215	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	441
2008	209	213	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	449
2009	196	176	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	403
2010	172	165	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	361
2011	171	172	3	18	1	1	10	376
2012	167	161	6	24	2	0	20	380
2013	179	174	5	22	1	0	27	408
2014	189	187	2	20	0	0	19	417
2015	174	177	2	28	0	0	22	403
2016	196	179	4	33	0	0	21	433
2017	189	171	4	35	1	0	25	425
2018	168	189	4	43	0	2	24	430
2019	134	196	7	46	0	2	18	403
2020	129	205	5	40	0	0	23	402
2021	147	193	6	48	1	0	29	424
2022	137	185	5	45	1	0	28	401
2023	127	202	2	40	0	0	25	396

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 Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	506	33.0	15.3	63.2
2006	493	35.0	14.1	61.5
2007	441	36.0	12.3	61.2
2008	449	36.8	12.2	55.2
2009	403	32.0	12.6	59.3
2010	361	31.0	11.6	68.1
2011	376	33.0	11.3	68.1
2012	380	34.0	11.1	72.6
2013	408	32.0	12.7	77
2014	417	33.0	12.6	75.8
2015	403	33.0	12.2	82.9
2016	433	35.0	12.3	79
2017	425	34.8	12.1	100
2018	430	35.8	11.9	100
2019	403	36.0	11.1	100
2020	402	35.1	11.4	64.4
2021	424	34.7	12.2	56.4
2022	401	37.4	10.7	60.3
2023	396	35.0	11.3	73.2

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 Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	506	33.0	15.3	63.2
2006	493	35.0	14.1	61.5
2007	441	36.0	12.3	61.2
2008	449	36.8	12.2	55.2
2009	403	32.0	12.6	59.3
2010	361	31.0	11.6	68.1
2011	376	33.0	11.3	68.1
2012	380	34.0	11.1	72.6
2013	408	32.0	12.7	77
2014	417	33.0	12.6	75.8
2015	403	33.0	12.2	82.9
2016	433	35.0	12.3	79
2017	425	34.8	12.1	100
2018	430	35.8	11.9	100
2019	403	36.0	11.1	100
2020	402	35.1	11.4	64.4
2021	424	34.7	12.2	56.4
2022	401	37.4	10.7	60.3
2023	396	35.0	11.3	73.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,212 (12.9%)	$14,914 (87.1%)	$17,126
2020	$1,220 (6.9%)	$16,589 (93.2%)	$17,808
2021	$3,640 (19.9%)	$15,892 (87.0%)	$18,269
2022	$2,741 (13.1%)	$18,125 (86.9%)	$20,866
2023	$4,037 (17.6%)	$18,863 (82.4%)	$22,900

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 233^rd of 333 Middle schools	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	396	1.7%
African American	196	202	3.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	46	40	13%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	134	127	5.2%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	73.2%	26.8%

Schools Near Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

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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 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School	Public	6-7	7970 Tawes Campus Road	Westover	21871	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 621-0161	396	35	11.3	73.2%	127 (32.1%)	202 (51.0%)	40 (10.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	15.6	277^th of 328 public middle schools	15.5%					(n/a)			5.3						22.7	29.8		26.4					$22,900	$4,037	$18,863
Pocomoke Middle	Public	4-8	800 8th St	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5150	448	42	10.6	71.7%	182 (40.6%)	198 (44.2%)	29 (6.5%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	58.5	104^th of 328 public middle schools	68.3%		67.7	84^th of 322 public middle schools	73.9%	20	43.3	33.3	22.5	26.5	21.8	31.5	64.3	51.6	65.8	50.5	45.4	55.2	100.0		15.4	11.2	$21,611	$1,669	$19,942
Bennett Middle	Public	6-8	532 S. Division Street	Fruitland	21826	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5140	906	79	11.4	47.5%	340 (37.5%)	328 (36.2%)	153 (16.9%)	26 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.8%)	35.5	180^th of 328 public middle schools	45.1%		29.1	209^th of 322 public middle schools	35.1%	29			18.3	11.9		18.1			38.3	38.4	40.0	38.9	58.2	69.2		17.9	$19,012	$2,692	$16,320
Snow Hill Middle	Public	4-8	522 Coulbourne Ln	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5240	403	44	9.1	59.3%	237 (58.8%)	106 (26.3%)	27 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	71	76^th of 328 public middle schools	76.8%		68	83^rd of 322 public middle schools	74.2%	7	58.3	36.8	32.8	37.5	11.7	39.7	58.3	39.5	60.0	63.2	55.2	55.0	77.8		25.3	24.7	$23,438	$2,083	$21,354
Wicomico Middle	Public	6-8	635 E Main St	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5145	819	72	11.3	67.6%	201 (24.5%)	351 (42.9%)	162 (19.8%)	17 (2.1%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	78 (9.5%)	15.1	281^st of 328 public middle schools	14.3%		11.3	291^st of 322 public middle schools	9.6%	10			9.6	9.1		8.0			20.9	26.2	21.1	22.7	19.2			7.5	$19,083	$2,912	$16,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

How many students attend Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School.

Is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School a good school?

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Maryland middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School usually go on to attend Washington Academy and High School

What is the racial makeup of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School?

Students at Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School are 51% African American, 32% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School in?

Somerset County Public Schools

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