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Washington Middle

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Washington Middle ranks 189 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 44% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Washington Middle is a public middle school located in Cumberland, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 569 students. It is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Washington Middle generally performs below the Allegany County and Maryland state averages on MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests, with only 15.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 28.8% for Allegany County and 26.5% for Maryland. However, the school performs better in MCAP Algebra I and Geometry, with 50% and 54.5% of students proficient or better, respectively. Additionally, Washington Middle has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.4% to 45.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Westmar Middle and Mount Savage Middle schools, also part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, Washington Middle generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Washington Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio than these nearby schools.

577

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,875

Per pupil spending ?

63.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502-3855

(301) 777-5360

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Students who attend Washington Middle usually attend:

High:

Fort Hill High

Feeder schools for Washington Middle:

Elementary:	Bel Air Elementary
	Flintstone Elementary
	John Humbird Elementary
	Northeast Elementary
	More...
	South Penn Elementary
	West Side Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Two or more races:

8.7%

African American:

8.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (30% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 15 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg38%

Maryland avg37%

189^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Allegany County Public Schools

12^th of 25Allegany County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	189 of 337	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.1	195 of 328	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	172 of 322	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	168 of 333	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.2	216 of 303	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.5	169 of 316	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	175 of 328	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.3	132 of 317	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.1	147 of 314	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.1	172 of 315	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.6	172 of 339	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.5	124 of 316	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.7	158 of 314	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	36.7	212 of 309	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.2	206 of 324	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.1	210 of 301	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.4	176 of 283	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.8	91 of 264	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.4	91 of 254	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.8	77 of 255	69.8%	★★★★☆
2004	77.8	54 of 252	78.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	27.7	228 of 303	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.7	190 of 273	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.2	201 of 288	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	19.4	118 of 136	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.7	78 of 120	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	11.1	197 of 210	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)35th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)30th percentile~ school

Male (2021)30th percentile~ school

Female (2021)25th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)13th percentile-15 vs school

White (2021)6th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Geometry55%+27 vs state

Algebra I50%+29 vs state

English Language Arts46%-5 vs state

Social Studies24%-15 vs state

Science18%-14 vs state

Mathematics16%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Middle	Public	6-8	200 Massachusetts Ave	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-5360	577	42	13.6	63.1%	465 (80.6%)	46 (8.0%)	12 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.7%)	38.4	189^th of 337 public middle schools	43.9%		32.1	195^th of 328 public middle schools	40.5%	6	10.7	14.9	1.0	15.6	46.9	44.1	46.6	45.8	50.0	54.5	17.9	23.9	$16,875	$1,877	$14,998
Braddock Middle	Public	6-8	909 Holland St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-7990	536	43	12.5	55.0%	433 (80.8%)	27 (5.0%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (10.6%)	72.9	85^th of 337 public middle schools	74.8%		71.3	75^th of 328 public middle schools	77.1%	10	34.6	39.0	8.6	37.6	59.9	63.4	61.1	61.4	61.4	92.3	37.4	37.4	$16,043	$1,706	$14,337
Mount Savage Middle	Public	6-8	13201 New School Rd Nw	Mount Savage	21545	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 264-3220	408	33	12.3	46.8%	373 (91.4%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.7%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	63.1	114^th of 337 public middle schools	66.2%		67.3	85^th of 328 public middle schools	74.1%	29	27.0	28.5	3.5	24.9	58.6	53.1	48.6	53.0	44.6		37.3	40.8	$16,813	$2,010	$14,803
Westmar Middle	Public	6-8	16915 Lower George's Creek Rd	Lonaconing	21539	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 463-5751	258	27	9.6	63.6%	241 (93.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.9%)	45.5	166^th of 337 public middle schools	50.7%		46.8	140^th of 328 public middle schools	57.3%	26	2.6	18.0	3.5	9.1	29.9	56.0	55.3	47.8	5.3		30.3	32.0	$25,944	$4,002	$21,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Middle

How many students attend Washington Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 577 students attended Washington Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle?

Students at Washington Middle are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Washington Middle attend?

Students who attend Washington Middle usually go on to attend Fort Hill High

Is Washington Middle a good school?

Washington Middle ranks 189^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Washington Middle in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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