Windy Hill Middle School vs. Northern Middle School
Should I attend Windy Hill Middle School or Northern Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Windy Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Windy Hill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 604 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
762 students
604 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#314 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
264
188
Grade 7 Students
228
213
Grade 8 Students
270
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
67%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%