Leonardtown Middle School

24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, Leonardtown 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 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leonardtown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Leonardtown Middle School's student population of 969 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
969 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#334 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leonardtown Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Leonardtown Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Leonardtown Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leonardtown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonardtown Middle School's ranking?
Leonardtown Middle School is ranked #334 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Leonardtown Middle School often compared to?
Leonardtown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Middle School, Spring Ridge 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Leonardtown Middle School?
969 students attend Leonardtown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leonardtown Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonardtown Middle School?
Leonardtown Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonardtown Middle School offer ?
Leonardtown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonardtown Middle School part of?
Leonardtown Middle School is part of St. Mary's County School District.

School Reviews

5   1/17/2015
I am 11 years old and am in 6 grade so far I have learned so much I came to Lms not knowing how to multiply or divide fractions and by the end of 2nd quarter I know how to I have ms Peterson in language and she is awesome so is ms cortines in science is so much fun but the best teacher in my opinion is ms lathroum she has fold outs for notes and helps you as much as she can she is the best 6th grade teacher in my eyes.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Becca

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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