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Northern Middle School

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Northern Middle School ranks 77 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Northern Middle School is a public middle school located in Accident, Maryland, serving 315 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northern Middle School consistently outperforms the Garrett County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels, with a 63.4% proficiency rate in 2024-2025 compared to 50.6% for the district and 50.8% for the state. However, the school's Mathematics performance is more mixed, with an overall proficiency rate of 28.6%, slightly lower than the district's 29.7%. Notably, the school's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 47.5% is significantly higher than both the district (37.2%) and the state (8.7%). Additionally, Northern Middle School outperforms the district and state in Science and Social Studies proficiency for 8th-grade students.

One of the school's standout achievements is the exceptional performance of its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, who rank 55th out of 273 Maryland middle schools in this subgroup for the 2020-2021 school year, with a 4-star rating. In comparison, Southern Middle School, located within the same district, generally performs below Northern Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, while Westmar Middle, in the Allegany County Public Schools district, consistently underperforms Northern Middle School in these areas. However, Northern Middle School faces challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.4% to 22.7% over the past few years, which are higher than the state average.

305

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,655

Per pupil spending ?

55.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520-2007

(301) 746-8165

District: Garrett County Public Schools

Students who attend Northern Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northern Garrett High School

Feeder schools for Northern Middle School:

Elementary:	Accident Elementary
	Friendsville Elementary
	Grantsville Elementary
	Route 40 Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 77th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (46% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Maryland middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg40%

Maryland avg38%

77^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 23%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 25Garrett 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	74.8	77 of 337	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	64 of 328	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	47 of 322	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.2	49 of 333	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.1	130 of 303	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.7	87 of 316	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	60.9	122 of 328	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.0	154 of 317	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.4	91 of 314	71.0%	★★★★☆
2015	73.1	73 of 315	76.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.4	102 of 339	69.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.8	85 of 316	73.1%	★★★★☆
2012	73.6	90 of 314	71.3%	★★★★☆
2011	66.8	117 of 309	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.9	94 of 324	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	63.7	128 of 301	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	78.0	65 of 283	77.0%	★★★★☆
2007	47.7	140 of 264	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.9	143 of 254	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.5	153 of 255	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	45.3	140 of 252	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.5	103 of 303	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.6	55 of 273	79.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.4	152 of 288	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.4	165 of 210	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)80th percentile+23 vs school

Female (2021)66th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)47th percentile-10 vs school

White (2021)21st percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+13 vs state

Science51%+20 vs state

Social Studies43%+4 vs state

Mathematics29%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, September 4, 2014

What a great place for kids! The teachers are very professional and care about their students. There are many social and academic opportunities for everyone. It's a beautiful new building too! I LOVE this school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

My oldest son started playing band in 6th grade. His band teacher calls him a natural. All the teachers that I have dealt with from 6th grade and up in this school have been awesome. Close Quote

Schools Near Northern Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (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 Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Middle School	Public	6-8	371 Pride Pkwy	Accident	21520	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 746-8165	305	24	12.7	55.1%	286 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	74.8	77^th of 337 public middle schools	77.2%		75.8	64^th of 328 public middle schools	80.5%	13	10.6	26.3	47.5	28.6	57.4	65.0	67.3	63.4		51.0	43.0	$18,655	$1,721	$16,933
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 Northern Middle School

What high school do graduates of Northern Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northern Middle School usually go on to attend Northern Garrett High School

What is the racial makeup of Northern Middle School?

Students at Northern Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Northern Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Northern Middle School.

Is Northern Middle School a good school?

Northern Middle School ranks 77^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northern Middle School in?

Garrett County Public Schools

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