Serving 954 students in grades 6-8, Leonardtown Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 25% 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: 954 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown Middle School is 0.42, 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Leonardtown Middle School?
954 students attend Leonardtown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leonardtown Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonardtown Middle School?
Leonardtown Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonardtown Middle School offer ?
Leonardtown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonardtown Middle School part of?
I am 11 years old and am in 6 grade so far I have learned so much I came to Lms not knowing how to multiply or divide fractions and by the end of 2nd quarter I know how to I have ms Peterson in language and she is awesome so is ms cortines in science is so much fun but the best teacher in my opinion is ms lathroum she has fold outs for notes and helps you as much as she can she is the best 6th grade teacher in my eyes.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Becca
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 954 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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