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Washington Middle

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Washington Middle ranks 181 st of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

181^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Washington Middle in Cumberland, MD, is a public school serving 577 students in grades 6-8 within the Allegany County Public Schools district, where over 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The most critical challenge at Washington Middle is chronic absenteeism, which at 42.8% is dramatically higher than nearby schools like Braddock Middle (34.1%) and Mount Savage Middle (31.0%). This persistent issue—hovering around 43-48% for four years—appears to directly impact academic performance. Overall math proficiency is a significant weakness at just 16.1%, far below the district average of 26.6% and well behind Braddock Middle (34.9%) and Mount Savage Middle (28.1%). However, the school presents a fascinating paradox: it excels in advanced math courses, with 50% of students proficient in Algebra I—over 3.6 times the district average—and 50% proficient in Geometry. This suggests a highly effective program for a select group of top-tier math students, while the broader student body struggles with foundational skills, especially in 7th grade where only 8.4% are proficient in math.

English Language Arts (ELA) is a relative strength, with overall proficiency at 47.1%, just 6 points below the district average. Incoming 6th graders perform especially well, with 50.6% proficient in ELA, essentially matching the state average. Despite spending a comparable amount per student ($16,875) to nearby schools, Washington Middle's core academic results are the lowest among its peers, likely due to the overwhelming impact of chronic absenteeism. Addressing this attendance crisis is the single most powerful lever for improving the school's academic standing and ensuring all students can benefit from its strong advanced math program.

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: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 47th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg36%

Maryland avg37%

181^st of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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
2026	42.2	181 of 339	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I50%+29 vs state

Geometry50%+6 vs state

English Language Arts47%-5 vs state

Science18%-13 vs state

Mathematics16%-11 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	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
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	181^st of 339 public middle schools	46.6%		38.4	189^th of 337 public middle schools	43.9%	8	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
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 339 public middle schools	75.8%		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
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 339 public middle schools	66.4%		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	211^th of 339 public middle schools	37.8%		45.5	166^th of 337 public middle schools	50.7%	45	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 Washington Middle

Is Washington Middle a good school?

Washington Middle ranks 181^st of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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.

How many students attend Washington Middle?

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

What high school do graduates of Washington Middle attend?

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

What district is Washington Middle in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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