Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Newport Mill Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Mill Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newport Mill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Mill 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
#930 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
58%
21%
Black
12%
33%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Mill Middle School's ranking?
Newport Mill Middle School is ranked #930 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Newport Mill Middle School often compared to?
Newport Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sligo 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 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Newport Mill Middle School?
647 students attend Newport Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Newport Mill Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Mill Middle School?
Newport Mill Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newport Mill Middle School offer ?
Newport Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Mill Middle School part of?
Newport Mill Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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