Clear Spring Middle

Q: Is Clear Spring Middle a good school?

Clear Spring Middle ranks 56 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Spring Middle is a public middle school in Clear Spring, Maryland, serving 329 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in the state.

Clear Spring Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, with 36.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 25.6% for the district and 24.1% for the state, and 61.8% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to 53% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (86.93%) compared to the nearby Smithsburg Middle, Boonsboro Middle, and other nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations but tend to have lower academic performance. Clear Spring Middle also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.63%), suggesting it serves a population with significant socioeconomic needs, and it has a higher per-student spending of $16,577 compared to the nearby schools, which range from $12,751 to $14,263 per student.

The consistent high performance of Clear Spring Middle, despite its less diverse student body, raises questions about the factors that contribute to its academic success. Further investigation into the school's practices and strategies could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region, particularly in schools with more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

12628 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722-1361

(301) 766-8094

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,268

Students who attend Clear Spring Middle usually attend:

High:

Clear Spring High

Feeder schools for Clear Spring Middle:

Elementary:

Clear Spring Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Spring Middle ranks better than 82.9% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.06. (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 Clear Spring Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Washington County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Spring Middle is 11.8, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Clear Spring Middle employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Spring Middle is $22,268, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clear Spring Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Spring Middle 56^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Clear Spring Middle in the ranking list.)

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clear Spring Middle

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Rank History for all students at Clear Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	16.25	215^th	252	14.7%
2005	23.80	196^th	255	23.1%
2006	29.47	182^nd	254	28.3%
2007	21.15	212^th	264	19.7%
2008	79.78	55^th	283	80.6%
2009	80.59	47^th	301	84.4%
2010	75.20	82^nd	324	74.7%
2011	75.07	78^th	309	74.8%
2012	70.65	101^st	314	67.8%
2013	75.11	81^st	316	74.4%
2014	68.40	118^th	339	65.2%
2015	49.82	147^th	315	53.3%
2016	64.58	101^st	314	67.8%
2017	55.87	135^th	317	57.4%
2018	78.86	69^th	328	79.0%
2019	77.32	69^th	316	78.2%
2021	52.94	120^th	303	60.4%
2022	85.16	47^th	333	85.9%
2023	73.21	68^th	322	78.9%
2024	78.06	56^th	328	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clear Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.54	140^th	273	48.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Clear Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.65	112^th	303	63.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Clear Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.84	126^th	288	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Clear Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.21	146^th	210	30.5%

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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 Clear Spring Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	310	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1990	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1991	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1992	360	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1993	368	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1994	355	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1995	352	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1996	352	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1997	377	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1998	393	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1999	427	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2000	404	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2001	399	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2002	417	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2003	417	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2004	439	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2005	425	8	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2006	408	4	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
2007	390	11	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2008	393	6	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2009	409	4	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	430
2010	417	1	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	430
2011	398	2	2	6	1	0	8	0	417
2012	419	4	2	7	1	0	8	0	441
2013	399	7	0	7	0	0	10	0	423
2014	385	5	0	10	0	0	12	0	412
2015	362	3	3	10	0	0	18	0	396
2016	379	4	2	11	0	0	20	0	416
2017	368	3	2	14	1	0	17	0	405
2018	343	7	0	18	1	0	7	0	376
2019	317	5	0	18	0	0	8	0	348
2020	312	5	1	23	0	0	15	0	356
2021	307	6	2	12	0	0	13	0	340
2022	277	7	2	14	0	0	13	1	314
2023	286	9	1	21	0	0	12	0	329

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 Clear Spring Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
1990	309	17.5	17.6	12
1991	324	19.5	16.6	12
1992	361	21.0	17.1	16.3
1993	373	21.5	17.3	15.8
1994	359	21.5	16.7	17
1995	357	21.5	16.6	21.8
1996	357	21.5	16.6	21.8
1997	382	22.5	17.0	20.7
1998	395	23.0	17.2	16.5
1999	429	23.0	18.7	20
2000	406	26.0	15.6	18
2001	403	26.0	15.5	21.8
2002	428	25.0	17.1	22.7
2003	428	25.0	17.1	22.7
2004	450	27.0	16.7	23.3
2005	439	28.0	15.7	27.6
2006	419	28.0	15.0	27.9
2007	409	29.0	14.1	26.9
2008	412	29.0	14.2	26.9
2009	430	29.0	14.8	31.6
2010	430	29.0	14.8	30.5
2011	417	28.0	14.8	36.2
2012	441	28.0	15.7	37.9
2013	423	28.0	15.1	38.5
2014	412	27.0	15.2	35.4
2015	396	27.0	14.6	37.9
2016	416	27.0	15.4	39.7
2017	405	26.0	15.5	38.3
2018	376	26.0	14.4	34.8
2019	348	26.3	13.2	33
2020	356	27.6	12.8	39.9
2021	340	27.9	12.1	42.4
2022	314	27.7	11.3	41.7
2023	329	27.7	11.8	48.6

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 Clear Spring Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
1990	309	17.5	17.6	12
1991	324	19.5	16.6	12
1992	361	21.0	17.1	16.3
1993	373	21.5	17.3	15.8
1994	359	21.5	16.7	17
1995	357	21.5	16.6	21.8
1996	357	21.5	16.6	21.8
1997	382	22.5	17.0	20.7
1998	395	23.0	17.2	16.5
1999	429	23.0	18.7	20
2000	406	26.0	15.6	18
2001	403	26.0	15.5	21.8
2002	428	25.0	17.1	22.7
2003	428	25.0	17.1	22.7
2004	450	27.0	16.7	23.3
2005	439	28.0	15.7	27.6
2006	419	28.0	15.0	27.9
2007	409	29.0	14.1	26.9
2008	412	29.0	14.2	26.9
2009	430	29.0	14.8	31.6
2010	430	29.0	14.8	30.5
2011	417	28.0	14.8	36.2
2012	441	28.0	15.7	37.9
2013	423	28.0	15.1	38.5
2014	412	27.0	15.2	35.4
2015	396	27.0	14.6	37.9
2016	416	27.0	15.4	39.7
2017	405	26.0	15.5	38.3
2018	376	26.0	14.4	34.8
2019	348	26.3	13.2	33
2020	356	27.6	12.8	39.9
2021	340	27.9	12.1	42.4
2022	314	27.7	11.3	41.7
2023	329	27.7	11.8	48.6

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 Clear Spring Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$789 (4.9%)	$15,286 (95.1%)	$16,075
2020	$585 (3.9%)	$14,575 (96.3%)	$15,133
2021	$1,928 (11.6%)	$14,676 (88.5%)	$16,577
2022	$1,209 (5.9%)	$19,447 (94.2%)	$20,655
2023	$4,175 (18.7%)	$18,093 (81.3%)	$22,268

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Spring Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 68^th of 322 Middle schools	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	329	5.5%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	18	21	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	317	286	9.8%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	48.6%	15.6%

Schools Near Clear Spring 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
Clear Spring Middle	Public	6-8	12628 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8094	329	28	11.8	48.6%	286 (86.9%)	9 (2.7%)	21 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	78.1	56^th of 328 public middle schools	82.9%		73.2	68^th of 322 public middle schools	78.9%	12	30.2	29.8	34.5	36.6	70.8	56.2	58.3	61.8	96.1		30.3	$22,268	$4,175	$18,093
Springfield Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	334 Sunset Ave	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8389	748	50	15.0	67.8%	480 (64.2%)	87 (11.6%)	107 (14.3%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.8%)	43.8	150^th of 328 public middle schools	54.3%		47.6	139^th of 322 public middle schools	56.8%	11	14.6	18.0	5.6	21.1	47.4	52.6	47.7	49.3	76.8	88.9	16.6	$16,303	$2,609	$13,694
Western Heights Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1300 Marshall St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8403	903	59	15.4	77.4%	373 (41.3%)	208 (23.0%)	168 (18.6%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (15.0%)	30.4	203^rd of 328 public middle schools	38.1%		31.6	197^th of 322 public middle schools	38.8%	6	6.2	12.1		10.0	45.8	40.5	31.2	39.0	70.4		15.0	$17,287	$3,494	$13,793
E. Russell Hicks Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1321 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8110	824	50	16.4	74.4%	334 (40.5%)	214 (26.0%)	161 (19.5%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (11.2%)	52.4	128^th of 328 public middle schools	61.0%		50.6	126^th of 322 public middle schools	60.9%	2	23.8	21.4	10.5	21.3	53.5	50.0	46.9	50.0	52.5		21.1	$17,978	$4,254	$13,724
Northern Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 Northern Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8258	848	52	16.3	68.4%	365 (43.0%)	167 (19.7%)	172 (20.3%)	35 (4.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (12.4%)	52.3	129^th of 328 public middle schools	60.7%		46.3	142^nd of 322 public middle schools	55.9%	13	27.6	17.6	8.4	24.5	50.4	51.4	48.9	50.3	72.3	90.5	22.7	$17,670	$4,220	$13,450
Boonsboro Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1 J-H Wade Dr	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8038	610	44	13.8	36.4%	520 (85.2%)	31 (5.1%)	25 (4.1%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	84.8	41^st of 328 public middle schools	87.5%		86.7	32^nd of 322 public middle schools	90.1%	9	30.8	35.6	32.9	38.4	65.8	72.5	62.9	67.0	87.7		36.5	$18,441	$3,171	$15,270
Smithsburg Middle	Public	6-8	68 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8353	534	39	13.8	46.6%	409 (76.6%)	39 (7.3%)	48 (9.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	89.3	29^th of 328 public middle schools	91.2%		85.7	36^th of 322 public middle schools	88.8%	7	36.6	40.7	35.3	41.9	68.4	66.3	70.0	68.2	88.1		40.1	$15,546	$1,264	$14,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Spring Middle

Is Clear Spring Middle a good school?

Clear Spring Middle ranks 56^th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Clear Spring Middle attend?

Students who attend Clear Spring Middle usually go on to attend Clear Spring High

How many students attend Clear Spring Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Clear Spring Middle.

What district is Clear Spring Middle in?

Washington County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Clear Spring Middle?

Students at Clear Spring Middle are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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