Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Calvert Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvert Middle School's student population of 656 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calvert Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvert Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
23%
33%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvert Middle School's ranking?
Calvert Middle School is ranked #578 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvert Middle School often compared to?
Calvert Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Point Middle School, Windy Hill Middle School, Southern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Calvert Middle School?
656 students attend Calvert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Calvert Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvert Middle School?
Calvert Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvert Middle School offer ?
Calvert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calvert Middle School part of?
Calvert Middle School is part of Calvert County Public Schools School District.
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