Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Hereford 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Hereford 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 Hereford Middle School is 0.24, 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hereford Middle School?
862 students attend Hereford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hereford Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hereford Middle School?
Hereford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hereford Middle School offer ?
Hereford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hereford Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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