Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Windsor Knolls 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 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor Knolls Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Windsor Knolls Middle School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windsor Knolls Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor Knolls Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
59%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor Knolls Middle School's ranking?
Windsor Knolls Middle School is ranked #371 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Windsor Knolls Middle School often compared to?
Windsor Knolls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urbana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Windsor Knolls Middle School?
744 students attend Windsor Knolls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Windsor Knolls Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Knolls Middle School?
Windsor Knolls Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windsor Knolls Middle School offer ?
Windsor Knolls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor Knolls Middle School part of?
Windsor Knolls Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2006
I justed started at WKMS. It's WAY better then my other school. We have dances, and we get to go to florida. All the teachers are helpful and nice.
They all are kinds of Extracurricluar activities, like DI, Stock Market, and Debate Clubs. I love the sports we do in Gym.
Almost all the parents know what is going on, since there is a school newspaper once a weeek.
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