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Windy Hill Middle

9560 Boyd's Turn Rd, Owings, MD 20736Calvert County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
737
Students
Total enrolled
$22,994
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 60% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 737 students in grades 06–08 in Owings, Maryland.
60% above average funding
District spends $22,994 per pupil, 60% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Windy Hill Middle is a large middle in Owings, Maryland, serving grades 06–08 with 737 students. The district invests $22,994 per student — 60% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Windy Hill Middle

737
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution356 male · 381 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 162 students
Student Composition
64%
8%
14%
13%
Asian1%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black14%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240015000967

Academic Outcomes at Windy Hill Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 51th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20736

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,994Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,994
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,117
Student Support$4,369
Administration$2,759
Operations$3,449
Other$2,299
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,994 spent per student, an estimated $10,186 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
40%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
5.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,994/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Patuxent Appeal Elementary CampusSunderland ElementaryBarstow ElementaryWindy Hill Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Calvert MiddleNorthern MiddlePlum Point MiddleSouthern Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Northern HighHuntingtown High SchoolCalvert HighPatuxent High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCalvert County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCalvert County Public Schools →
Phone: (443)550-9310
NCES ID: 240015000967
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Owings seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Calvert County Public Schools
High
Northern High
1,493 students · 09–12
● 44 opp17% FRL
High
Huntingtown High School
1,360 students · 09–12
● 45 opp15% FRL
High
Calvert High
1,141 students · 09–12
● 41 opp33% FRL
High
Patuxent High
1,029 students · 09–12
34% FRL
Elem
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
712 students · PK–05
55% FRL
Elem
Sunderland Elementary
700 students · PK–05
● 42 opp21% FRL
Elem
Barstow Elementary
687 students · PK–05
● 41 opp38% FRL
Mid
Calvert Middle
652 students · 06–08
● 41 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9560 Boyd's Turn Rd, Owings, MD 20736
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.