Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Havre De Grace 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Havre De Grace Middle School's student population of 626 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Havre De Grace 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 Havre De Grace Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
21%
33%
White
59%
33%
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
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Havre De Grace Middle School's ranking?
Havre De Grace Middle School is ranked #866 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Havre De Grace Middle School often compared to?
Havre De Grace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Havre De Grace Middle School?
626 students attend Havre De Grace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Havre De Grace Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Havre De Grace Middle School?
Havre De Grace Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Havre De Grace Middle School offer ?
Havre De Grace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Havre De Grace Middle School part of?
Havre De Grace Middle School is part of Harford County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
I love this school
2 6/22/2015
The kids are great but the office staff is rude they show no desire to set a good example. For the kids in how to talk to people. I have put to kids the the Havre delay Grace school system and I always Dred. When they have to start middle but I am always so happy when they are done middle. The office staff need training or the school system need to replace them
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