Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Esperanza 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 29% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Esperanza Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperanza Middle School is 0.66, 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Esperanza Middle School?
842 students attend Esperanza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Esperanza Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza Middle School?
Esperanza Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Esperanza Middle School offer ?
Esperanza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Esperanza Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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