Clear Spring Middle School vs. Springfield Middle School
Should you attend Clear Spring Middle School or Springfield Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Clear Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Clear Spring Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Springfield 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
329 students
748 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#582 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
115
255
Grade 7 Students
100
236
Grade 8 Students
114
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
87%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
