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
School
Top Rankings
Clear Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Springfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Clear Spring 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 13:1 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 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
301 students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#614 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
89
283
Grade 7 Students
103
263
Grade 8 Students
109
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
87%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
