Is E. Russell Hicks Middle a good school?

E. Russell Hicks Middle ranks 128 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend E. Russell Hicks Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 824 students attended E. Russell Hicks Middle.

What is the racial makeup of E. Russell Hicks Middle?

Students at E. Russell Hicks Middle are 41% White, 26% African American, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of E. Russell Hicks Middle attend?

Students who attend E. Russell Hicks Middle usually go on to attend South Hagerstown High

E. Russell Hicks Middle

Summary:

E. Russell Hicks Middle is a public magnet middle school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 824 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating.

E. Russell Hicks Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.53% White, 25.97% African American, 19.54% Hispanic, and 2.67% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics (21.3% proficiency) and Science (21.1% proficiency). The school also has a high percentage of students (74.39%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Clear Spring Middle, Smithsburg Middle, and Boonsboro Middle, E. Russell Hicks Middle generally performs worse academically, especially in Mathematics and Science. The school's performance also lags behind the higher-ranked Frederick County Public Schools district. However, E. Russell Hicks Middle has shown relatively strong performance in Algebra I and Geometry, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740-7326

(301) 766-8110

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,978

Students who attend E. Russell Hicks Middle usually attend:

High:

South Hagerstown High

Feeder schools for E. Russell Hicks Middle:

Elementary:	Bester Elementary
	Eastern Elementary
	Emma K. Doub Elementary
	Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 824

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

African American:

26.0%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details E. Russell Hicks Middle ranks better than 61% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.43. (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 E. Russell Hicks Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), African American (26%), Hispanic (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E. Russell Hicks Middle is 16.4, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare E. Russell Hicks Middle employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at E. Russell Hicks Middle is $17,978, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

E. Russell Hicks Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks E. Russell Hicks Middle 128^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See E. Russell Hicks 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 E. Russell Hicks Middle

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Rank History for all students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	48.34	132^nd	252	47.6%
2005	45.34	146^th	255	42.7%
2006	49.44	131^st	254	48.4%
2007	46.71	141^st	264	46.6%
2008	60.91	130^th	283	54.1%
2009	70.14	104^th	301	65.4%
2010	68.70	118^th	324	63.6%
2011	69.11	102^nd	309	67.0%
2012	68.20	110^th	314	65.0%
2013	63.47	121^st	316	61.7%
2014	68.00	119^th	339	64.9%
2015	55.62	124^th	315	60.6%
2016	56.07	120^th	314	61.8%
2017	56.49	131^st	317	58.7%
2018	62.54	114^th	328	65.2%
2019	57.67	118^th	316	62.7%
2021	35.87	185^th	303	38.9%
2022	65.17	109^th	333	67.3%
2023	50.59	126^th	322	60.9%
2024	52.43	128^th	328	61.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.50	85^th	136	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.46	157^th	273	42.5%

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Rank History for Female students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.29	192^nd	303	36.6%

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Rank History for Male students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.96	193^rd	288	33.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.07	92^nd	116	20.7%

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Rank History for African American students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.12	170^th	259	34.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.66	132^nd	207	36.2%

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Rank History for White students at E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.79	180^th	210	14.3%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Horrible school ! So many bullies and their system to deal with them is ridiculous. Principles wont even provide the proper assistance that disabled students need until threatened with a law suit. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, February 11, 2010

This school is excellent I'm in the magnet program there and teachers are there to help you understand and get better at what you are learning Close Quote

Enrollment information for E. Russell Hicks Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	537	46	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	591
1990	537	58	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	601
1991	596	58	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	662
1992	631	48	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	689
1993	656	47	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	721
1994	653	65	16	17	0	n/a	n/a	751
1995	675	62	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	763
1996	675	62	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	763
1997	600	32	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	652
1998	593	42	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	652
1999	592	52	9	18	0	n/a	n/a	671
2000	609	47	6	21	2	n/a	n/a	685
2001	582	65	7	23	3	n/a	n/a	680
2002	569	115	9	25	1	n/a	n/a	719
2003	569	115	9	25	1	n/a	n/a	719
2004	567	116	11	30	1	n/a	n/a	725
2005	585	113	10	37	4	n/a	n/a	749
2006	573	125	16	35	4	n/a	n/a	753
2007	533	139	21	44	7	n/a	n/a	744
2008	541	166	19	51	3	n/a	n/a	780
2009	513	152	13	57	0	n/a	n/a	735
2010	545	166	19	57	1	n/a	n/a	788
2011	481	136	19	64	1	0	67	768
2012	484	143	17	60	2	2	58	766
2013	453	146	22	59	2	2	56	740
2014	446	153	18	72	4	1	70	764
2015	438	162	24	72	3	1	77	777
2016	425	162	25	86	3	2	96	799
2017	389	157	38	92	3	1	97	777
2018	390	166	36	107	0	1	98	798
2019	390	183	35	122	0	0	90	820
2020	392	206	24	137	0	0	102	861
2021	395	215	31	157	1	0	91	890
2022	344	215	24	154	0	0	102	839
2023	334	214	22	161	1	0	92	824

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 E. Russell Hicks Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	38.0	15.5	n/a
1990	601	40.0	15.0	29.1
1991	662	42.0	15.7	26.9
1992	689	43.0	16.0	34.3
1993	721	40.0	18.0	32.7
1994	751	43.0	17.5	42.3
1995	763	45.0	17.0	40.9
1996	763	45.0	17.0	40.9
1997	652	42.0	15.5	37
1998	652	42.0	15.5	29.3
1999	671	42.0	16.0	36.4
2000	685	44.0	15.6	35.9
2001	680	45.0	15.1	39
2002	719	44.0	16.3	41
2003	719	44.0	16.3	41
2004	725	48.0	15.1	41.8
2005	749	47.0	15.9	47
2006	753	49.0	15.4	48.7
2007	744	50.0	14.9	50.4
2008	780	51.0	15.3	50
2009	735	51.0	14.4	54.3
2010	788	53.0	14.8	49.7
2011	768	52.0	14.7	57.2
2012	766	52.0	14.7	58.4
2013	740	52.0	14.2	56.9
2014	764	53.2	14.3	55.8
2015	777	53.0	14.6	56.8
2016	799	52.0	15.3	57.2
2017	777	48.3	16.0	52
2018	798	47.5	16.8	57.6
2019	820	49.2	16.6	51.6
2020	861	48.0	17.9	63
2021	890	53.6	16.6	65.5
2022	839	51.0	16.4	64.1
2023	824	50.0	16.4	74.4

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 E. Russell Hicks Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	38.0	15.5	n/a
1990	601	40.0	15.0	29.1
1991	662	42.0	15.7	26.9
1992	689	43.0	16.0	34.3
1993	721	40.0	18.0	32.7
1994	751	43.0	17.5	42.3
1995	763	45.0	17.0	40.9
1996	763	45.0	17.0	40.9
1997	652	42.0	15.5	37
1998	652	42.0	15.5	29.3
1999	671	42.0	16.0	36.4
2000	685	44.0	15.6	35.9
2001	680	45.0	15.1	39
2002	719	44.0	16.3	41
2003	719	44.0	16.3	41
2004	725	48.0	15.1	41.8
2005	749	47.0	15.9	47
2006	753	49.0	15.4	48.7
2007	744	50.0	14.9	50.4
2008	780	51.0	15.3	50
2009	735	51.0	14.4	54.3
2010	788	53.0	14.8	49.7
2011	768	52.0	14.7	57.2
2012	766	52.0	14.7	58.4
2013	740	52.0	14.2	56.9
2014	764	53.2	14.3	55.8
2015	777	53.0	14.6	56.8
2016	799	52.0	15.3	57.2
2017	777	48.3	16.0	52
2018	798	47.5	16.8	57.6
2019	820	49.2	16.6	51.6
2020	861	48.0	17.9	63
2021	890	53.6	16.6	65.5
2022	839	51.0	16.4	64.1
2023	824	50.0	16.4	74.4

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 E. Russell Hicks Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$787 (6.3%)	$11,752 (93.7%)	$12,539
2020	$591 (5.1%)	$10,924 (95.1%)	$11,488
2021	$1,844 (14.4%)	$10,950 (85.8%)	$12,767
2022	$2,038 (13.1%)	$13,544 (86.9%)	$15,581
2023	$4,254 (23.7%)	$13,724 (76.3%)	$17,978

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E. Russell Hicks Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 126^th of 322 Middle schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	820	824	0.5%
African American	183	214	16.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	35	22	37.1%
Hispanic	122	161	32%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	390	334	14.4%
Two or More Races	90	92	2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	74.4%	22.8%

Schools Near E. Russell Hicks 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Middletown Middle	Public	6-8	100 Martha Mason St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4200	799	46	17.5	16.9%	647 (81.0%)	19 (2.4%)	72 (9.0%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.0%)	82	48^th of 328 public middle schools	85.4%		86.4	33^rd of 322 public middle schools	89.8%	15	32.1	38.8	15.3	35.2	70.9	69.0	64.3	68.0	70.1		35.7	$14,183	$897	$13,286
Thurmont Middle	Public	6-8	408 E Main St	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5100	546	36	15.3	40.8%	461 (84.4%)	9 (1.6%)	49 (9.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	39.9	165^th of 328 public middle schools	49.7%		43.9	153^rd of 322 public middle schools	52.5%	12	9.9	17.0	13.0	15.6	41.5	40.0	45.6	42.4	60.0		20.7	$17,050	$951	$16,099

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