Serving 912 students in grades 6-8, Westminster 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 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 912 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Westminster 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 Westminster West Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Westminster West Middle School is ranked #454 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westminster West Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westminster West Middle School?
912 students attend Westminster West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westminster West Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster West Middle School?
Westminster West Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westminster West Middle School offer ?
Westminster West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westminster West Middle School part of?
I am now a student going into the eight grade at West Middle. I came from a private school, not knowing anyone. All the teacher are freindly and helpful. West Middle is so much better than the private expensive school I came from. It may look run down but the academics are exceptional.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 912 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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