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West Frederick Middle

515 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701Frederick County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
776
Students
Total enrolled
$16,833
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 776 students in grades 06–08 in Frederick, Maryland.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,833 per pupil, 17% 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

West Frederick Middle is a large middle in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 06–08 with 776 students. The district invests $16,833 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at West Frederick Middle

776
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution391 male · 385 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 472 students
Student Composition
23%
42%
24%
Asian4%
White23%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black24%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240033000658

Academic Outcomes at West Frederick 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 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,833Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,833
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,406
Student Support$3,198
Administration$2,020
Operations$2,525
Other$1,683
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,833 spent per student, an estimated $7,457 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
50%
State government
38.3%
Local (property tax)
50.4%
Federal programs
11.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,833/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
Oakdale ElementaryWaverley ElementarySugarloaf ElementaryGreen Valley Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Urbana MiddleOakdale MiddleMonocacy MiddleWalkersville Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Gov. Thomas Johnson HighUrbana HighFrederick HighTuscarora High
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyFrederick County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFrederick County Public Schools →
Phone: (240)236-4000
NCES ID: 240033000658
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Frederick 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.

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High
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
1,962 students · 09–12
● 44 opp52% FRL
High
Urbana High
1,940 students · 09–12
● 45 opp14% FRL
High
Frederick High
1,829 students · 09–12
● 44 opp51% FRL
High
Tuscarora High
1,717 students · 09–12
● 47 opp39% FRL
High
Oakdale High
1,622 students · 09–12
● 45 opp14% FRL
High
Linganore High
1,572 students · 09–12
● 44 opp13% FRL
High
Walkersville High
1,213 students · 09–12
● 50 opp33% FRL
Mid
Urbana Middle
1,128 students · 06–08
● 45 opp14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
515 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
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.