Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 21788 zip code - Thurmont Middle School, which is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 5 out of 25 in Maryland and rated 4 stars, Thurmont Middle School itself has a lower statewide ranking and rating of 2-3 stars.
Thurmont Middle School appears to be underperforming compared to county and state averages, particularly in mathematics proficiency, which is significantly lower across all grade levels. English Language Arts proficiency rates are also lower than the averages, though the gap is smaller. The school's Algebra I proficiency is higher than the county and state, but its Science and Social Studies proficiency rates are lower. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8%, which is higher than the state average.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and student-teacher ratio, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into improved outcomes for the students. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 41.65%. This may require additional resources and support to ensure these students have equal opportunities for academic success.
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