Westminster East Middle

121 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157

www.carrollk12.org/ems/

767 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westminster East Middle School, located at 121 Longwell Avenue in Westminster, Maryland, is a public middle school serving the Carroll County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and social growth for students in the middle grades. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school while addressing the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing resources for student success, information on school policies, and updates on community events. As part of the Carroll County system, Westminster East Middle focuses on cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and contribute positively to their local community.

767

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster East Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	99
Black	50
Asian	25
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
561 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
99 (12.9 %)
Black
50 (6.5 %)
Two or More
26 (3.4 %)
Asian
25 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3656
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/ems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 257

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 236