Serving 1,307 students in grades 6-8, Julius West 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Julius West 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 Julius West Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Julius West Middle School is ranked #466 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Julius West Middle School?
1,307 students attend Julius West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Julius West Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius West Middle School?
Julius West Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julius West Middle School offer ?
Julius West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Julius West Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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