School Overview
Westmar Middle School, located in the historic town of Lonaconing, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school provides a comprehensive middle-school curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the George’s Creek valley, the school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and preparation for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Westmar Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The school’s administration and faculty focus on student achievement and community engagement, working to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. By maintaining strong ties to the broader Allegany County school district, Westmar provides its students with consistent educational standards while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Lonaconing area.
258
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westmar Middle
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic4
Black1
Two or More10
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    241 (93.4%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Allegany County Public Schools
Phone: (301)463-5751
Website: http://www.acpsmd.org/WM
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westmar Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 681
Grade 797
Grade 880
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westmar Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13050.4%
Male12849.6%