Urbana Middle School has been recognized as a Maryland Blue Ribbon School for the 2026-27 school year, according to an announcement from Maryland Governor Wes Moore. This honor places Urbana Middle among 12 public schools in the state to receive this prestigious status, and it is one of only two public middle schools to achieve this distinction.
The Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools Program collaborates with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and the Archdiocese of Washington. Schools are evaluated for Blue Ribbon recognition based on their performance on national and state assessments, as well as their efforts to close performance gaps among different student groups compared to state averages.
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating that it reflects the collective efforts of the school’s staff, students, and families. In the most recent Maryland Report Card, Urbana Middle earned four out of five stars, indicating notable gains in academic achievement and progress.
Urbana Middle is the 18th school within FCPS to receive Maryland Blue Ribbon Status, National Blue Ribbon Status, or both. Other schools in the county that have previously earned Blue Ribbon recognition include Myersville Elementary, Oakdale High, and Urbana High, among others.
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