Summary:
In zip code 21545, there is one middle school, Mount Savage Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Mount Savage, Maryland, as part of the Allegany County Public Schools district.
Mount Savage Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math, with 52.1% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the district average of 13.8% and the state average of 21.3%. The school also consistently outperforms both the district and state in English Language Arts, with 54.5% of all students proficient. However, the school has seen a recent ranking decline, dropping from a 4-star rating and 74th percentile in 2023-2024 to a 3-star rating and 66th percentile for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. With 408 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1, the school spends $16,813 per student, which is a significant investment that yields strong results in specific areas but not in overall state ranking.
A critical weakness is the "8th grade math cliff," where only 1% of 8th graders are proficient in standard math, compared to 7.2% in the district and 9.6% statewide. This suggests that many high-performing 8th graders take Algebra I, leaving a smaller cohort for the standard test. Chronic absenteeism affects 31% of students, which is slightly better than the district average of 33.6% but still a significant challenge. Overall, Mount Savage Middle offers strong ELA and advanced math programs but faces challenges in 8th-grade math and absenteeism, making it a school with notable strengths and areas for improvement.
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