Washington Middle

200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502

boe.allconet.org/wa/

583 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located at 200 Massachusetts Avenue in Cumberland, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle school grades, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering personal growth and community engagement. As part of the broader district, it strives to prepare students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities.

The school maintains a digital presence through the Allegany County Public Schools portal, which serves as a central hub for communication between staff, parents, and the student body. Through this platform, the community can access essential school information, calendar updates, and resources designed to support student success. By prioritizing both academic achievement and a supportive school culture, Washington Middle aims to create a positive learning experience for the youth of Cumberland.

583

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	11
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
482 (82.7 %)
Two or More
61 (10.5 %)
Black
23 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)777-5360
Website:	http://boe.allconet.org/wa/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 192