Westmar Middle
232 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Westmar Middle School, located in the historic town of Lonaconing, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school provides a comprehensive middle-school curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the George’s Creek valley, the school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and preparation for the transition to high school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Westmar Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The school’s administration and faculty focus on student achievement and community engagement, working to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. By maintaining strong ties to the broader Allegany County school district, Westmar provides its students with consistent educational standards while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Lonaconing area.
Beyond its academic offerings, Westmar Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The school’s administration and faculty focus on student achievement and community engagement, working to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. By maintaining strong ties to the broader Allegany County school district, Westmar provides its students with consistent educational standards while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Lonaconing area.
232
Total Students
25.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 218 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White218 (94.0 %)
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Two or More10 (4.3 %)
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Hispanic2 (0.9 %)
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Black1 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Allegany County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (301)463-5751 |
| Website: | http://boe.allconet.org/wm/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 232 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 164 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
76
Grade 7
71
Grade 8
85
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 76 |
| Grade 7 | 71 |
| Grade 8 | 85 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 125 | 53.9% |
| Male | 107 | 46.1% |
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