Northern Middle
Owings, MD · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Northern Middle is a middle school located in Owings, Maryland. The school serves 636 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 61/100 (C), Northern Middle performs at the state average for Maryland. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Middle has a DataScore of 61/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Northern Middle has 636 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
Yes, Northern Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +20, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Northern Middle is part of the Calvert County Public Schools in Owings, Maryland. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.