Northern Middle School vs. Springfield Middle School
Should you attend Northern 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
School
Top Rankings
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 848 students in grades 6-8, Northern 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and 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
848 students
748 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#582 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
292
255
Grade 7 Students
279
236
Grade 8 Students
277
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
20%
12%
% White
43%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
