Northern Middle School

371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 320 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northern Middle School's student population of 320 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Middle School is 0.06, 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)
#410 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northern Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern 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 Northern 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.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northern Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northern Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
97%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern 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
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northern Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern 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
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern 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 Northern 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Middle School's ranking?
Northern Middle School is ranked #410 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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 Northern Middle School?
320 students attend Northern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northern Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Middle School offer ?
Northern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Middle School part of?
Northern Middle School is part of Garrett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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