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Sykesville Middle School

7301 Springfield Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Sykesville 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sykesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sykesville Middle School's student population of 748 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sykesville 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 Sykesville Middle School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#325 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sykesville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sykesville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Sykesville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sykesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sykesville Middle School's ranking?
Sykesville Middle School is ranked #325 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sykesville Middle School often compared to?
Sykesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sykesville Middle School?
748 students attend Sykesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sykesville Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sykesville Middle School?
Sykesville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sykesville Middle School offer ?
Sykesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sykesville Middle School part of?
Sykesville Middle School is part of Carroll County School District.

School Reviews
5   2/28/2020
It's a very good school! They encourage you to try your best and they try to make it a positive environment. The teachers are wonderful and all the students are responsible, respectful and kind to each other. I loved Sykesville Middle School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Laura DeHart

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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