Serving 1,114 students in grades 6-8, Urbana Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Urbana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Urbana Middle School's student population of 1,114 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Urbana Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbana Middle School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
42%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Urbana Middle School's ranking?
Urbana Middle School is ranked #129 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Urbana Middle School often compared to?
Urbana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Knolls Middle School, Oakdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Urbana Middle School?
1,114 students attend Urbana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Urbana Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urbana Middle School?
Urbana Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbana Middle School offer ?
Urbana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urbana Middle School part of?
Urbana Middle School is part of Frederick County Public Schools.
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