Mount Airy Middle

Summary:

Mount Airy Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Mount Airy, Maryland, part of the highly-ranked Carroll County Public Schools district. With a student population of 721, the school has consistently performed among the top middle schools in the state, earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Mount Airy Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra I. In 2023-2024, 67.3% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, compared to 64.8% for the Carroll County district and 48.4% for the state. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 61.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the 31.8% for the Carroll County district and 20% for the state. When compared to nearby middle schools like Oklahoma Road Middle and Sykesville Middle, Mount Airy Middle generally performs well, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts.

While Mount Airy Middle has seen a gradual decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past three years, the school continues to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Additionally, the school has seen a slight increase in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 17.25% in 2020-2021 to 22.88% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's commitment to investing in resources and programs, with spending per student increasing from $11,845 in 2018-2019 to $13,483 in 2020-2021, suggests a dedication to providing a quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 102 Watersville Road
       Mount Airy, MD  21771-5510


(410) 751-3554

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,483 Help


Students who attend Mount Airy Middle usually attend:

High:    South Carroll High

Feeder schools for Mount Airy Middle:

Elementary:    Mount Airy Elementary
    Parr's Ridge Elementary
    Winfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
13.5%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Airy Middle ranks better than 81.7% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Airy Middle is 14.4. 4 middle schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Airy Middle is $13,483. 4 middle schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Airy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Airy Middle 60th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Mount Airy Middle in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Airy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.20 187th 252 25.8%
2005 28.37 183rd 255 28.2%
2006 27.46 189th 254 25.6%
2007 20.05 214th 264 18.9%
2008 85.71 30th 283 89.4%
2009 85.63 26th 301 91.4%
2010 86.31 27th 324 91.7%
2011 83.93 37th 309 88.0%
2012 86.03 28th 314 91.1%
2013 83.76 42nd 316 86.7%
2014 87.24 31st 339 90.9%
2015 84.35 35th 315 88.9%
2016 92.30 17th 314 94.6%
2017 88.40 38th 317 88.0%
2018 91.76 26th 328 92.1%
2019 89.85 31st 316 90.2%
2021 70.15 75th 303 75.2%
2022 89.12 31st 333 90.7%
2023 75.31 61st 322 81.1%
2024 77.22 60th 328 81.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.17 50th 120 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.76 79th 303 73.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.68 59th 288 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.45 37th 207 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Airy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.51 114th 210 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mount Airy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 554 8 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 554 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 599 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 617 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 620 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 639 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 670 12 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 670 12 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 647 15 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 573 15 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 544 8 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 549 10 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2001 550 12 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 714 12 6 9 4 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 714 12 6 9 4 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 725 15 9 8 5 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 719 13 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2006 563 9 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 570 12 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2008 571 10 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2009 568 9 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 558 16 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2011 534 17 9 26 0 0 8 0 594
2012 575 18 8 18 2 0 8 0 629
2013 568 13 10 28 2 0 15 0 636
2014 584 16 9 30 3 1 17 0 660
2015 520 13 10 45 3 0 16 0 607
2016 549 14 13 41 2 0 19 0 638
2017 661 12 20 43 4 1 17 0 758
2018 630 13 23 50 2 1 18 0 737
2019 573 16 21 68 3 1 15 0 697
2020 594 15 20 64 3 0 18 0 714
2021 567 18 14 74 3 1 13 0 690
2022 584 21 20 78 4 2 19 0 728
2023 557 24 20 97 3 2 17 1 721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Airy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 33.6 16.8 n/a
1990 563 33.5 16.8 2.1
1991 609 36.9 16.5 2.1
1992 630 37.3 16.8 3.8
1993 630 38.9 16.2 3.8
1994 654 38.2 17.1 3.8
1995 699 39.8 17.6 3.9
1996 699 39.8 17.6 3.9
1997 681 40.1 17.0 2.5
1998 601 36.3 16.6 5
1999 565 36.3 15.6 7.1
2000 571 34.3 16.6 6.3
2001 579 34.3 16.9 5.4
2002 745 34.5 21.6 4.8
2003 745 34.5 21.6 4.8
2004 762 46.2 16.5 4.7
2005 754 47.0 16.0 5.6
2006 591 38.0 15.6 5.4
2007 603 37.2 16.2 6.3
2008 604 38.2 15.8 4.5
2009 603 40.5 14.9 5.1
2010 603 42.1 14.3 8
2011 594 40.0 14.8 8.2
2012 629 39.5 15.9 7.5
2013 636 40.6 15.6 9
2014 660 41.0 16.0 9.5
2015 607 41.0 14.8 9.2
2016 638 40.0 15.9 8.8
2017 758 44.5 17.0 11.9
2018 737 46.5 15.8 12.3
2019 697 43.5 16.0 13.3
2020 714 43.7 16.3 12.7
2021 690 45.2 15.2 17.2
2022 728 45.9 15.8 17.2
2023 721 50.0 14.4 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Airy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 33.6 16.8 n/a
1990 563 33.5 16.8 2.1
1991 609 36.9 16.5 2.1
1992 630 37.3 16.8 3.8
1993 630 38.9 16.2 3.8
1994 654 38.2 17.1 3.8
1995 699 39.8 17.6 3.9
1996 699 39.8 17.6 3.9
1997 681 40.1 17.0 2.5
1998 601 36.3 16.6 5
1999 565 36.3 15.6 7.1
2000 571 34.3 16.6 6.3
2001 579 34.3 16.9 5.4
2002 745 34.5 21.6 4.8
2003 745 34.5 21.6 4.8
2004 762 46.2 16.5 4.7
2005 754 47.0 16.0 5.6
2006 591 38.0 15.6 5.4
2007 603 37.2 16.2 6.3
2008 604 38.2 15.8 4.5
2009 603 40.5 14.9 5.1
2010 603 42.1 14.3 8
2011 594 40.0 14.8 8.2
2012 629 39.5 15.9 7.5
2013 636 40.6 15.6 9
2014 660 41.0 16.0 9.5
2015 607 41.0 14.8 9.2
2016 638 40.0 15.9 8.8
2017 758 44.5 17.0 11.9
2018 737 46.5 15.8 12.3
2019 697 43.5 16.0 13.3
2020 714 43.7 16.3 12.7
2021 690 45.2 15.2 17.2
2022 728 45.9 15.8 17.2
2023 721 50.0 14.4 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Airy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (5.7%) $11,167 (94.3%) $11,845
2020 $635 (5.1%) $11,712 (94.9%) $12,347
2021 $1,597 (11.8%) $11,886 (88.2%) $13,483

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Airy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 31st of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697721
 3.4%
African American1624
 50%
American Indian33
Asian2120
 4.8%
Hispanic6897
 42.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White573557
 2.8%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%22.9%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Airy Middle

Students who attend Mount Airy Middle usually go on to attend South Carroll High

Mount Airy Middle ranks 60th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 721 students attended Mount Airy Middle.

Students at Mount Airy Middle are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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