Serving 995 students in grades 6-8, Argyle 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Argyle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argyle Middle School is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Argyle Middle School?
995 students attend Argyle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Argyle Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argyle Middle School?
Argyle Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Argyle Middle School offer ?
Argyle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Argyle Middle School part of?
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