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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Springfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 841 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 808 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
841 students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#780 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#614 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
274
283
Grade 7 Students
257
263
Grade 8 Students
310
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
20%
% Black
22%
10%
% White
40%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%