Northwest Middle School

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Northwest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
99 Kings Dr,  Taneytown, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
3.2
2.0
655 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
75.6%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/31/2020
Amazing teachers who are very helpful and care about their students. The majority of the students were very kind, however there was also a big chunk of kids at this school who were very bad influences on other students and guidance never did anything to help. Guidance wasnt helpful when kids were bullied, they allowed it to happen.
1.0 Middle School Student
7/21/2018
Northwest Middle School is horrible. It is very unsafe, many students are using drugs and smoking in the bathrooms. The teachers are horrible and often dont understand you.
3.0 Niche User
4/2/2016
The school has come along way with safety but still has more they can do
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 8 Reviews
2.0 other
4/11/2026
The teachers are wonderful, (most of them at least) but the general environment, fellow students, and some staff are horrible. I think there is a lot that needs to be looked at, such as issues with bullying and using substances underage. The general educational material is decent, I think the teache...
4.0 student
1/31/2026
At this school the teachers are really kind but they treat students like we don’t understand easy stuff. But other than that, the teachers support you and treat you good as well as I know now. They always do their best to stop fights and are helpful. Overall I would say the school is okay but they h...
5.0 parent
3/25/2025
My son loves this school. He is thriving in honors and has tons of friends.
1.0 parent
11/29/2022
My son came home asking for money to give to his teacher. I asked him what he was talking about, and he said she gave out food during a movie and he wanted to pay her back. I told him he wasn't allowed to have that particular snack and was upset teachers were handing out food and breaking their own...

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Northwest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Taneytown, MD and is served by the Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 655 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Northwest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Taneytown Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Taneytown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest Middle School.

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