For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,748 students in 21157, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21157, MD are Carroll Springs School, Westminster West Middle School and Westminster East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21157 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21157, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21157, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Westminster West Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Westminster East Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
21157, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Evening High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Carroll County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21157, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21157, MD include Carroll Springs School, Westminster West Middle School and Westminster East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21157?
4 public middle schools are located in 21157.
What is the racial composition of students in 21157?
21157 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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