Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Mount Airy 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Airy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Airy Middle School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Airy Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Airy Middle School is 0.35, 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
#303 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
3%
33%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Mount Airy Middle School's ranking?
Mount Airy Middle School is ranked #303 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mount Airy Middle School often compared to?
Mount Airy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sykesville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mount Airy Middle School?
728 students attend Mount Airy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mount Airy Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Airy Middle School?
Mount Airy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Airy Middle School offer ?
Mount Airy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Airy Middle School part of?
Mount Airy Middle School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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