Ballenger Creek Middle

5525 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703

www.fcps.org

805 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ballenger Creek Middle School (BCMS) is a public middle school located in Frederick, Maryland, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated on Ballenger Creek Pike, the school functions as a core academic hub for its local community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and social-emotional development.

As part of the FCPS system, the school adheres to the district’s mission of providing high-quality instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to encourage student engagement beyond the classroom. For parents and community members, the school's website serves as a primary portal for accessing academic calendars, information on school policies, faculty contact details, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives.

805

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballenger Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	202
Black	165
Asian	67
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
311 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
202 (25.1 %)
Black
165 (20.5 %)
Asian
67 (8.3 %)
Two or More
54 (6.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-5700
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 262