Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Rising Sun 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 26% (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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun Middle School is 0.20, 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?
26% 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 Rising Sun Middle School?
610 students attend Rising Sun Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rising Sun Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Sun Middle School?
Rising Sun Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Sun Middle School offer ?
Rising Sun Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Sun Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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