Windsor Knolls Middle

www.fcps.org

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Windsor Knolls Middle School is a public middle school located in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and character development. The school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the FCPS system, Windsor Knolls benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community. The school prides itself on a culture that promotes inclusivity and excellence, encouraging students to participate in athletics, arts, and clubs that cater to diverse interests. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, Windsor Knolls Middle School aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

744

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windsor Knolls Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	111
Black	59
Asian	88
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
439 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
111 (14.9 %)
Asian
88 (11.8 %)
Black
59 (7.9 %)
Two or More
46 (6.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)236-5000
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 250

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 254