Southern Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Garrett County Public Schools
Southern Middle School is located in Oakland, MD and is one of 4 middle schools in Garrett County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 538 students in grades 6-8.
Southern Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southern Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Southern Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southern Middle School's students and teachers. more
Southern Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southern Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Southern Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southern Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Christian School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Swan Meadow School 5 miles |  |
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| Pleasant Valley Christian Academy 6.5 miles | n/a | |
| Terra Alta/East Preston School 8.2 miles |  |
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| Swanton Mennonite Fellowship School 10.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 538
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Southern Middle School had 45% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
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Garrett County Public Schools District Spending
$13,266Per Pupil
The Garrett County Public Schools spends $13,266 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Garrett County Public Schools District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Southern Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Garrett County Public Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the HSA
What is it?
The Maryland High School Assessment program (HSA) includes annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High School students are assessed upon completion of courses in English 2, Algebra, Biology, and Government.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a scaled score for each test. Passing scores for the HSA are 412 for Algebra, 400 for Biology, 394 for Government and 396 for English 2. The percentage of students to score at or above the proficient level are shown here. Starting with the class of 2009, students must pass all tests to graduate.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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