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Smithsburg Middle School vs. Western Heights Middle School

Should you attend Smithsburg Middle School or Western Heights Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Smithsburg Middle School
68 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Western Heights Middle School
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Smithsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Western Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, Smithsburg Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 887 students in grades 6-8, Western Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
533 students
887 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithsburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithsburg Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Heights Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithsburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#304 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#989 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithsburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Heights Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in MD)
9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithsburg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Western Heights Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
176
265
Grade 7 Students
193
312
Grade 8 Students
164
310
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithsburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithsburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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