For the 2025 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 26% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Westminster West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #33.
Westminster East Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
21157, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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