Northern Middle School

Northern Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
701 Northern Ave,  Hagerstown, MD
Washington County Public Schools
2.8
822 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.2%
White
43%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
19.7%
Two or more races
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public MS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
4.0 student
4/21/2025
This school is overall nice, teachers are nice, counsellors are really helpful, just don't mess with anyone, and stay away from bad kids, and you should be fine.
5.0 student
1/10/2022
pretty good school just focus on your studies and try not to get in trouble in 7th grade just stay out of people's way because they are bad influences just stay out of all the drama, and you're fine with nobody trying to mess with you. And do what you are supposed to do!
1.0 other
6/23/2021
I went into the school to see if anyone was there who could help me. Everything was boarded up, yet all the doors were unlocked. The gym looked very eerie, as if someone, or something, had been in there. I felt like I wasnt alone, but I didnt hear anything out of the ordinary other than the doors op...
2.0 student
7/8/2017
I have been at this school for 2 years now, i am going into 8th grade. Last year we had 8 fights in 3 days. Im scared most time i am there. For my saftey and my friends saftey aswell. Last year the 7th grade teachers did pretty much nothing to stop fights. If someone got into a fight they would be s...

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Northern Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Hagerstown, MD and is served by the Washington County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 822 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Northern Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $267,267. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marshall Street School, Washington County Job Development Center, North Hagerstown High School, and more. Learn more about what Hagerstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northern Middle School.

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