Ballenger Creek Middle

Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick, Maryland

805 students

Middle School, Grades 6–8

(240)236-5700

805

Students

16.3:1

S:T Ratio

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent

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Advanced Musical Studies Third Year (Music Focus AFA) 3A

Third Year (Music Focus AFA) 3A Grade 12

Advanced Musical Studies Third Year (Music Focus AFA) 3B

Third Year (Music Focus AFA) 3B Grade 12

Advanced Methods and Techniques Third Year (Theatre Focus AFA) 3A

Techniques Third Year (Theatre Focus AFA) 3A Grade 12

Advanced Methods and Techniques Third Year (Theatre Focus AFA) 3B

Techniques Third Year (Theatre Focus AFA) 3B Grade 12

Dance Technique and Composition Third Year (Dance Focus AFA) 3A

Composition Third Year (Dance Focus AFA) 3A Grade 12

Dance Technique and Composition Third Year (Dance Focus AFA) 3B

Composition Third Year (Dance Focus AFA) 3B Grade 12

Visual Art Thesis 3 (Visual Arts Focus AFA) 3A

Focus AFA) 3A Grade 12

Visual Art Thesis 3 (Visual Arts Focus AFA) 3B

Focus AFA) 3B Grade 12

Theories and Practices in Content (AFA)

Content (AFA) Grade 12 In this course, students complete final studies in selected disciplines of their focus area. Project based learning takes place with the guidance

Mentor/Internship (AFA)

Students explore career opportunities that they may consider studying in a post-secondary setting. Students are placed for one semester with adult mentors to explore the responsibilities, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of a career choice. Each school’s Transition Education

Academy Capstone Project (AFA)

The capstone experience may be connected to the mentor/internship; a research project; a career-related project; an arts, media or information resource design portfolio; the preparation and performance at a competition/festival/exhibition; or leadership of a school/community

2D Art & Design, Advanced Placement 1

Placement 1

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School Details

Address

5525 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703

Phone

(240)236-5700

District

Frederick County Public Schools

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2025-2026

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