Newport Mill Middle School

11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 623 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 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newport Mill Middle School's student population of 623 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#930 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newport Mill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newport Mill 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.
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport Mill 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.
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newport Mill 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
58%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newport Mill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newport Mill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newport Mill 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newport Mill 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 Newport Mill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Newport Mill 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
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Mill 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
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newport Mill 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 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?
623 students attend Newport Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Newport Mill Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Mill Middle School?
Newport Mill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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