Summary:
In zip code 21795, there is one middle school, Springfield Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Williamsport, Maryland, as part of the Washington County Public Schools district.
Springfield Middle has a total enrollment of 808 students and has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and a state ranking in the 58th-59th percentile over the last three school years. The school shows a striking contrast in academic performance: while its standard grade-level math proficiency rates (ranging from 13.3% to 19.3%) are significantly below both district and state averages, its advanced math courses are exceptional. In Algebra I, 84.7% of students are proficient, and in Geometry, 94.4% are proficient—far exceeding district and state averages. English Language Arts proficiency (50.8%) is close to the state average (51.7%), and 8th-grade science proficiency (32%) slightly exceeds the state average (30.9%). The school spends $17,901 per student, which is substantial, yet core academic results in standard math and ELA remain below district averages.
A key concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5%, which is higher than the district average of 29.0% and likely impacts overall performance. Additionally, 64.11% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need. The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. The most notable takeaway is the "two-tiered" academic system: the general student population struggles in standard math, while students selected for advanced math tracks achieve outstanding results. Addressing chronic absenteeism could be the most impactful step for improving the school's overall performance.
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