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Brunswick Middle

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Brunswick Middle ranks 77 th of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Brunswick Middle in Brunswick, MD, is a public school serving 638 students in grades 6-8 as part of the highly-rated Frederick County Public Schools district, and it has earned a 4-star rating for its steady academic improvement over the past several years.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 55.3% of Brunswick Middle students taking the Algebra I exam were proficient—nearly 2.6 times higher than the state average of 21.3%. This outperforms nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Ballenger Creek Middle (58.3%) and Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle (62.2%), and suggests the school successfully prepares a diverse group of students for high school-level coursework. Additionally, Brunswick Middle shines in English Language Arts (ELA), with 63.2% of students proficient—nearly matching the district average of 64% and significantly exceeding the state average of 51.7%. This is especially impressive given that about 30% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, a moderate rate compared to top-performing peers like Urbana Middle (16.4%) and Oakdale Middle (15.8%).

While Brunswick Middle is a solid, above-average school that outperforms its demographic profile, it does face challenges. Chronic absenteeism has risen to 19.0% in 2024-2025, higher than the district average of 16.7% and significantly above Urbana Middle's 8.4% rate. The school also shows a notable disparity in subgroup performance, with strong results for some groups but lower outcomes for others, such as special education students. Despite these areas for growth, Brunswick Middle offers a compelling value for families: it provides strong ELA and exceptional math instruction, particularly in Algebra I, while serving a community with moderate poverty levels. This makes it a stable and effective choice compared to schools with higher poverty rates, like West Frederick Middle (64.5% FRL) and Crestwood Middle (67.7% FRL), which have lower test scores.

638

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,961

Per pupil spending ?

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716-1836

(227) 203-2200

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Students who attend Brunswick Middle usually attend:

High:

Brunswick High

Feeder schools for Brunswick Middle:

Elementary:	Brunswick Elementary
	Valley Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Hispanic:

15.7%

African American:

9.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Maryland middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 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 school45%

District avg49%

Maryland avg37%

77^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 13Middle Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 25Frederick 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	77 of 339	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	95 of 337	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	101 of 328	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	105 of 322	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.4	108 of 333	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	101 of 303	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.5	103 of 316	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.8	107 of 328	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.2	82 of 317	74.1%	★★★★☆
2016	67.7	90 of 314	71.3%	★★★★☆
2015	61.5	114 of 315	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.0	122 of 339	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.7	115 of 316	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.7	126 of 314	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.6	89 of 309	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	69.5	112 of 324	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.6	109 of 301	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.8	98 of 283	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	36.0	168 of 264	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.6	164 of 254	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.3	155 of 255	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	45.0	142 of 252	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	93.4	7 of 259	97.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.3	134 of 303	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	63.4	55 of 207	73.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.4	118 of 273	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	63.3	84 of 288	70.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.1	74 of 136	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.5	93 of 120	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.6	150 of 210	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

African American (2021)97th percentile+31 vs school

Hispanic (2021)73rd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2021)71st percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)57th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2021)56th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)46th percentile-21 vs school

White (2021)29th percentile-38 vs school

Special Education (2021)22nd percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Algebra I55%+34 vs state

Science40%+9 vs state

Mathematics28%~ state avg

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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
Brunswick Middle	Public	6-8	301 Cummings Dr	Brunswick	21716	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2200	638	40	16.1	29.9%	402 (63.0%)	61 (9.6%)	100 (15.7%)	24 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.8%)	75.6	77^th of 339 public middle schools	77.3%		69.8	95^th of 337 public middle schools	71.8%	18	25.9	24.6	21.9	28.3	61.1	64.6	64.2	63.2	55.3		39.6	$15,961	$900	$15,061
Middletown Middle	Public	6-8	100 Martha Mason St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2300	784	43	18.2	19.9%	619 (79.0%)	18 (2.3%)	83 (10.6%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	88.8	33^rd of 339 public middle schools	90.3%		86.9	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%	10	35.7	28.8	21.9	36.2	80.7	82.3	74.3	79.1	67.2		47.7	$16,490	$873	$15,617
Ballenger Creek Middle	Public	6-8	5525 Ballenger Creek Pike	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2150	777	48	16.3	42.3%	274 (35.3%)	174 (22.4%)	205 (26.4%)	65 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (6.9%)	64	116^th of 339 public middle schools	65.8%		68.9	99^th of 337 public middle schools	70.6%	17	23.3	20.2	12.9	24.1	56.3	54.1	52.3	54.3	58.3	75.0	43.3	$16,705	$1,141	$15,564
Crestwood Middle	Public	6-8	7100 Foxcroft Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2250	996	66	15.0	67.7%	172 (17.3%)	255 (25.6%)	427 (42.9%)	68 (6.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.8%)	42	182^nd of 339 public middle schools	46.3%		44.1	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%	4	11.0	10.7	7.3	12.5	45.2	49.1	49.7	48.0	49.2		21.8	$17,429	$1,019	$16,410
West Frederick Middle	Public	6-8	515 W Patrick St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2700	820	56	14.7	64.5%	203 (24.8%)	212 (25.9%)	305 (37.2%)	33 (4.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.6%)	54.5	141^st of 339 public middle schools	58.4%		50.1	153^rd of 337 public middle schools	54.6%	12	20.9	20.1	17.7	22.0	53.4	47.0	44.5	48.4	56.9		23.7	$18,174	$1,548	$16,626
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2550	573	37	15.4	45.2%	231 (40.3%)	113 (19.7%)	142 (24.8%)	35 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.7%)	75.6	76^th of 339 public middle schools	77.6%		73.1	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%	8	25.0	35.8	30.0	32.6	60.5	67.9	55.6	61.5	62.2		30.5	$22,644	$1,184	$21,460
Monocacy Middle	Public	6-8	8009 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2350	710	55	13.0	56.5%	194 (27.3%)	181 (25.5%)	245 (34.5%)	31 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.9%)	49.2	163^rd of 339 public middle schools	51.9%		49.8	155^th of 337 public middle schools	54.0%	8	9.7	14.8	12.6	17.7	41.5	57.1	48.0	48.8	73.1		31.2	$16,931	$1,481	$15,450
Boonsboro Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1 J-H Wade Dr	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8038	673	40	16.7	33.4%	567 (84.2%)	22 (3.3%)	47 (7.0%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (4.0%)	84.4	52^nd of 339 public middle schools	84.7%		90.8	35^th of 337 public middle schools	89.6%	17	33.8	46.0	13.9	38.9	66.8	68.4	67.3	67.5	77.5		50.0	$17,110	$2,706	$14,404
Urbana Middle	Public	6-8	3511 Pontius Ct	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2600	1,090	62	17.5	16.4%	435 (39.9%)	130 (11.9%)	149 (13.7%)	271 (24.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (9.2%)	95.5	13^th of 339 public middle schools	96.2%		97	5^th of 337 public middle schools	98.5%	8	46.2	46.2	48.4	57.8	73.4	80.7	82.5	78.8	95.7	90.0	67.8	$13,160	$754	$12,405
Oakdale Middle	Public	6-8	5810 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2450	1,085	61	17.7	15.8%	627 (57.8%)	125 (11.5%)	110 (10.1%)	164 (15.1%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (4.8%)	88.4	35^th of 339 public middle schools	89.7%		92.1	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%	12	42.6	35.9	24.6	44.5	68.2	72.1	68.1	69.4	88.0		49.2	$14,663	$756	$13,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Brunswick Middle

What district is Brunswick Middle in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Brunswick Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 638 students attended Brunswick Middle.

Is Brunswick Middle a good school?

Brunswick Middle ranks 77^th of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Brunswick Middle attend?

Students who attend Brunswick Middle usually go on to attend Brunswick High

What is the racial makeup of Brunswick Middle?

Students at Brunswick Middle are 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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