Clarksville Middle School

6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Clarksville Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarksville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Clarksville Middle School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1979

School Rankings

Clarksville Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksville Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#25 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
70%
25%
83%
45%
79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
34%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarksville Middle School's ranking?
Clarksville Middle School is ranked #25 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Clarksville Middle School often compared to?
Clarksville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burleigh Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Clarksville Middle School?
643 students attend Clarksville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Clarksville Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarksville Middle School?
Clarksville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville Middle School offer ?
Clarksville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarksville Middle School part of?
Clarksville Middle School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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