Northern Middle School vs. Windy Hill Middle School
Should you attend Northern Middle School or Windy Hill Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Windy Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 737 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
636 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#270 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
230
253
Grade 7 Students
192
258
Grade 8 Students
214
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
75%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
