SMITHSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Smithsburg Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Smithsburg, MD with about 641 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Smithsburg Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Smithsburg Middle School, located in the historic town of Smithsburg, Maryland, serves as a central hub for students in the northern part of Washington County. As part of the Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school community emphasizes the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective courses.
The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which reflects the small-town character of Smithsburg. Beyond the classroom, Smithsburg Middle encourages student engagement through a variety of sports teams, clubs, and service-learning initiatives, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a supportive landscape where students are challenged to reach their potential and prepare for the demands of their future high school education.
For more information, contact Smithsburg Middle at (301) 766-8353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-9606
(301) 766-8353
SMITHSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Smithsburg, MD with about 641 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 641
- Teachers:
- 40.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 641 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITHSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.