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Braddock Middle

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Braddock Middle ranks 82 nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Braddock Middle in Cumberland, MD, serves 536 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district. This school has shown a strong upward trend over the past decade, climbing from the 56th percentile in 2016 to the 76th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating for four of the last five years.

Braddock Middle stands out from nearby schools like Westmar Middle, Mount Savage Middle, and Washington Middle in several key areas. In Mathematics, Braddock's proficiency rate of 34.9% dramatically exceeds Westmar's 4.7% and Washington's 16.1%, while also surpassing the district average of 26.6%. In English Language Arts, Braddock leads its peers with a 61.2% proficiency rate, compared to Mount Savage's 54.5% and Westmar's 45.6%. The school also excels in advanced math courses, with 66.7% of students proficient in Algebra I and an impressive 88.2% proficient in Geometry—rates far above district and state averages. Additionally, Braddock's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% is notably lower than Washington Middle's 42.8%.

While Braddock Middle is a top performer overall, it has a "two-speed" academic profile. The school excels at accelerating top students into high school-level math, but only 13.4% of 8th graders in general math were proficient, suggesting a need for additional support for remaining students. The school also demonstrates efficient resource use, with per-student spending of $16,043—lower than its peers—while achieving strong results. Braddock's consistent outperformance of district averages across subjects indicates effective school leadership and a positive culture, making it a bright spot in the district.

536

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,043

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502-1460

(301) 777-7990

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Students who attend Braddock Middle usually attend:

High:

Allegany High

Feeder schools for Braddock Middle:

Elementary:	Cash Valley Elementary
	Cresaptown Elementary
	Parkside Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Two or more races:

10.6%

African American:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (48% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Maryland middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg36%

Maryland avg37%

82^nd of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Allegany County Public Schools

12^th of 24Allegany 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
2026	74.9	82 of 342	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	72.9	85 of 337	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	75 of 328	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.1	94 of 322	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.8	155 of 333	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.2	140 of 303	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	94 of 316	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	123 of 328	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.3	138 of 317	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.7	138 of 314	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.1	131 of 315	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.3	111 of 339	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.8	139 of 316	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.5	109 of 314	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.3	119 of 309	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	151 of 324	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.4	119 of 301	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.8	81 of 283	71.4%	★★★★☆
2007	37.1	165 of 264	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.7	169 of 254	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.8	134 of 255	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.6	111 of 252	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.4	121 of 303	60.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.3	158 of 273	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.1	157 of 288	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.0	112 of 136	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.3	47 of 120	60.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.9	176 of 210	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)61st percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)60th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2021)45th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)42nd percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)18th percentile-36 vs school

White (2021)16th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Geometry88%+44 vs state

Algebra I67%+45 vs state

English Language Arts61%+9 vs state

Science36%+5 vs state

Mathematics35%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	74.9	82^nd of 342 public middle schools	76.0%		72.9	85^th of 337 public middle schools	74.8%	3	34.8	28.8	13.4	34.9	57.8	65.9	60.4	61.2	66.7	88.2	36.0	$16,043	$1,706	$14,337
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%)	42.2	184^th of 342 public middle schools	46.2%		38.4	189^th of 337 public middle schools	43.9%	5	16.1	8.4	10.5	16.1	50.6	44.8	46.5	47.1	50.0	50.0	17.9	$16,875	$1,877	$14,998
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%)	64.5	114^th of 342 public middle schools	66.7%		63.1	114^th of 337 public middle schools	66.2%		32.9	34.5	1.0	28.1	55.9	62.3	46.9	54.5	52.1		33.6	$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%)	33.3	214^th of 342 public middle schools	37.4%		45.5	166^th of 337 public middle schools	50.7%	48	3.5	6.6	0.0	4.7	34.5	56.0	47.7	45.6	19.0		19.6	$25,944	$4,002	$21,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Braddock Middle

How many students attend Braddock Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended Braddock Middle.

Is Braddock Middle a good school?

Braddock Middle ranks 82^nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Braddock Middle attend?

Students who attend Braddock Middle usually go on to attend Allegany High

What is the racial makeup of Braddock Middle?

Students at Braddock Middle are 81% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Braddock Middle in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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