Northern Middle

Summary:

Northern Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 848. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Northern Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with 43.04% White, 19.69% African American, 20.28% Hispanic, 4.13% Asian, and 12.38% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Clear Spring Middle, Boonsboro Middle, and Smithsburg Middle. Additionally, Northern Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.4%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 16.9% to 48.63%.

Despite these challenges, Northern Middle's students perform exceptionally well in Algebra I and Geometry, with proficiency rates of 72.3% and 90.5%, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school may have a strong focus on advanced mathematics. However, the school's overall performance on MCAP tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the achievement gaps between different populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 701 Northern Ave
       Hagerstown, MD  21742-2723


(301) 766-8258

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,670 Help


Students who attend Northern Middle usually attend:

High:    North Hagerstown High

Feeder schools for Northern Middle:

Elementary:    Pangborn Elementary
    Paramount Elementary
    Potomac Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  848

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
20.3%
African American:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Middle ranks better than 60.7% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.27. (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 Northern Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), Hispanic (20.3%), African American (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Middle is 16.3. 5 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Middle is $17,670. 3 middle schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northern Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northern Middle 129th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Northern Middle in the ranking list.)

Washington County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Northern Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.58 203rd 252 19.4%
2005 24.94 194th 255 23.9%
2006 23.54 197th 254 22.4%
2007 24.70 202nd 264 23.5%
2008 65.84 113th 283 60.1%
2009 67.93 110th 301 63.5%
2010 55.08 171st 324 47.2%
2011 49.77 168th 309 45.6%
2012 63.95 124th 314 60.5%
2013 57.09 142nd 316 55.1%
2014 57.94 161st 339 52.5%
2015 41.39 187th 315 40.6%
2016 36.33 197th 314 37.3%
2017 30.93 216th 317 31.9%
2018 31.87 220th 328 32.9%
2019 43.60 163rd 316 48.4%
2021 40.57 167th 303 44.9%
2022 56.40 137th 333 58.9%
2023 46.27 142nd 322 55.9%
2024 52.27 129th 328 60.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.90 125th 136 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.98 203rd 273 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.05 158th 303 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.12 192nd 288 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.87 216th 259 16.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.25 116th 207 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.78 169th 210 19.5%
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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.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, November 19, 2018

Open Quote I went there for 2 years and got beat up twice and was randomly cornered in the hallways. There were so many fights that it was scary to walk through the halls. But I lived and now I'm in Waynesboro. Please pick Pa over Md. Close Quote


by a principal
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Open Quote Great school culture and students!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Open Quote Nothing but good things to say about Northern Middle. Our daughter is excelling there. She has had many "favorite" teachers who are each devoted to their students' success and acheievement. They have made learning fun. Our daughter is academically gifted, and the curriculum for merit students is challenging and stimulating. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 447 46 9 4 3 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 487 47 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 536 68 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 614 94 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1993 599 111 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 628 116 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 635 99 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1996 635 99 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1997 563 102 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 540 93 22 3 3 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 540 94 26 3 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 514 87 22 8 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 527 105 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 541 119 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 541 119 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 557 120 21 21 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2005 517 128 18 26 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 481 131 15 28 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 485 152 17 31 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2008 449 159 18 36 3 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 440 167 18 37 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 468 172 10 35 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 457 151 12 60 0 0 41 0 721
2012 483 143 14 46 1 0 58 0 745
2013 476 158 13 56 1 2 62 0 768
2014 448 188 17 60 1 2 76 0 792
2015 423 183 16 70 2 2 72 0 768
2016 374 167 22 69 0 1 67 0 700
2017 350 159 14 84 0 0 67 0 674
2018 327 160 13 97 0 0 73 0 670
2019 352 182 16 97 0 3 80 0 730
2020 383 184 23 109 0 3 97 0 799
2021 391 171 21 113 2 2 109 0 809
2022 357 163 26 142 3 0 112 0 803
2023 365 167 35 172 3 0 105 1 848

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 Northern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 31.0 16.4 n/a
1990 552 32.0 17.2 20.3
1991 616 38.0 16.2 18.5
1992 722 42.0 17.1 21.7
1993 721 42.5 17.0 21.8
1994 761 42.5 17.9 24.2
1995 751 44.0 17.1 21.8
1996 751 44.0 17.1 21.8
1997 685 43.0 15.9 21.6
1998 661 42.0 15.7 22.1
1999 665 42.0 15.8 25.7
2000 633 46.0 13.8 27.3
2001 659 45.0 14.6 31.1
2002 694 43.5 16.0 34
2003 694 43.5 16.0 34
2004 719 44.0 16.3 37.1
2005 689 43.0 16.0 38.8
2006 656 44.0 14.9 39.6
2007 685 45.0 15.2 41.8
2008 665 49.0 13.6 40.2
2009 662 48.0 13.8 46.1
2010 687 47.0 14.6 47.5
2011 721 47.0 15.3 49.9
2012 745 48.0 15.5 51.9
2013 768 49.0 15.6 52.3
2014 792 48.0 16.5 56.9
2015 768 51.0 15.0 57.2
2016 700 50.0 14.0 59
2017 674 48.0 14.0 54.3
2018 670 45.9 14.5 45.7
2019 730 46.9 15.5 48.1
2020 799 48.0 16.6 59.4
2021 809 52.0 15.5 60.7
2022 803 52.0 15.4 61.1
2023 848 52.0 16.3 68.4

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 Northern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 31.0 16.4 n/a
1990 552 32.0 17.2 20.3
1991 616 38.0 16.2 18.5
1992 722 42.0 17.1 21.7
1993 721 42.5 17.0 21.8
1994 761 42.5 17.9 24.2
1995 751 44.0 17.1 21.8
1996 751 44.0 17.1 21.8
1997 685 43.0 15.9 21.6
1998 661 42.0 15.7 22.1
1999 665 42.0 15.8 25.7
2000 633 46.0 13.8 27.3
2001 659 45.0 14.6 31.1
2002 694 43.5 16.0 34
2003 694 43.5 16.0 34
2004 719 44.0 16.3 37.1
2005 689 43.0 16.0 38.8
2006 656 44.0 14.9 39.6
2007 685 45.0 15.2 41.8
2008 665 49.0 13.6 40.2
2009 662 48.0 13.8 46.1
2010 687 47.0 14.6 47.5
2011 721 47.0 15.3 49.9
2012 745 48.0 15.5 51.9
2013 768 49.0 15.6 52.3
2014 792 48.0 16.5 56.9
2015 768 51.0 15.0 57.2
2016 700 50.0 14.0 59
2017 674 48.0 14.0 54.3
2018 670 45.9 14.5 45.7
2019 730 46.9 15.5 48.1
2020 799 48.0 16.6 59.4
2021 809 52.0 15.5 60.7
2022 803 52.0 15.4 61.1
2023 848 52.0 16.3 68.4

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 Northern Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (6.7%) $12,299 (93.3%) $13,184
2020 $686 (5.9%) $11,028 (94.4%) $11,688
2021 $1,955 (14.8%) $11,276 (85.4%) $13,204
2022 $1,564 (9.9%) $14,186 (90.1%) $15,749
2023 $4,220 (23.9%) $13,450 (76.1%) $17,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 142nd of 322 Middle schools
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students730848
 16.2%
African American182167
 8.2%
American Indian03
Asian1635
 118.8%
Hispanic97172
 77.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White352365
 3.7%
Two or More Races80105
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%68.4%
 20.3%


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Northern Middle ranks 129th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 848 students attended Northern Middle.

Students at Northern Middle are 43% White, 20% Hispanic, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Northern Middle usually go on to attend North Hagerstown High


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