Summary:
Clear Spring, Maryland is home to a single middle school, Clear Spring Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Washington County Public Schools district.
Clear Spring Middle is a standout school, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of all Maryland middle schools for three consecutive years. This is particularly impressive given that over 52% of its 301 students are economically disadvantaged. The school excels in Mathematics, with 43.3% of all students proficient in 2025-2026, dramatically outperforming the district (29.3%) and state (27.1%). Its 8th-grade math proficiency rate of 42% is more than four times the state average of 9.6%, and an incredible 100% of Algebra I test-takers were proficient, compared to just 25% in the district. English Language Arts (59.6% proficient) and 8th-grade Science (49.0% proficient) also significantly exceed state averages. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and per-student spending of $21,956, which likely supports its strong outcomes.
The only notable area for improvement is Social Studies, where 8th-grade proficiency (32.1%) lags behind both the district (41.6%) and state (39.3%). However, the school demonstrates consistent year-over-year growth, with test scores improving in both Math and ELA from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Chronic absenteeism is also a positive metric at 21.3%, nearly 8 percentage points lower than the district average. Overall, Clear Spring Middle provides a high-quality, well-funded education that effectively overcomes socioeconomic challenges, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.
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