- Walkersville Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thurmont Middle (278.3:1 vs. 188.3:1).
- Walkersville Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thurmont Middle (228 vs. 152).
- Walkersville Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Thurmont Middle (28 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Walkersville Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thurmont Middle (228 vs. 152).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Walkersville Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Thurmont Middle (114 vs. 107).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Walkersville Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Thurmont Middle (28 vs. 14).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Walkersville Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thurmont Middle (278.3:1 vs. 188.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thurmont Middle
$16,233.35
Walkersville Middle
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Thurmont Middle
47.8%
Walkersville Middle
47.8%
State revenue share
Thurmont Middle
46.5%
Walkersville Middle
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Thurmont Middle
5.7%
Walkersville Middle
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thurmont Middle
22%
Walkersville Middle
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Frederick County
$120,458
Frederick County
$120,458
Poverty rate
Frederick County
6.3%
Frederick County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick County
44.9%
Frederick County
44.9%
Unemployment rate
Frederick County
2.6%
Frederick County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.