B+
Above Average
78/100

Westmar Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 16915 Lower George's Creek Rd Sw, Lonaconing, MD 21539
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Maryland
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.29 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.29 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+6 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%32%reading -13 pts, math -18 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +17 pts, math +13 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16915 Lower George's Creek Rd Sw
City Lonaconing
ZIP Code 21539
District 2400030
NCES School ID 240003000007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21539

Understanding the community around Westmar Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,143
Per Capita Income $29,275
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $100,800
Median Rent $650
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Westmar Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.4%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Black 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Westmar Middle?
Westmar Middle has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Westmar Middle?
Westmar Middle has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Westmar Middle serve?
Westmar Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Westmar Middle receive per student?
Westmar Middle receives $18,760 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Westmar Middle in 21539 ▼
Avg Home Value
$107,061
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
-4.6%
% Renters
34.8%

Other Schools in 21539

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026