Western Heights Middle School vs. Springfield Middle School
Should you attend Western Heights 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
Western Heights 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 887 students in grades 6-8, Western Heights 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 10% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 755 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
887 students
755 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#942 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)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
265
251
Grade 7 Students
312
260
Grade 8 Students
310
244
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
18%
% Black
26%
12%
% White
38%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
