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#937 of 1,363 schools in MD
Arbutus Middle
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arbutus Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbutus Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,620
Median home value
$272,400
Median rent
$1,347/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Choice SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Sisters Academy of BaltimorePrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Elkridge Landing MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Lansdowne MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 739 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #70 of 169
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbutus Middle is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbutus Middle
Arbutus Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 983 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbutus Middle
What grades does Arbutus Middle serve?
Arbutus Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arbutus Middle?
Arbutus Middle has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbutus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbutus Middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbutus Middle rank in MD?
Arbutus Middle ranks #937 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Arbutus Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbutus Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arbutus Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbutus Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arbutus Middle a charter school?
No, Arbutus Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbutus Middle a Title I school?
No, Arbutus Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbutus Middle?
51.9% of students at Arbutus Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 983
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1402
- Area population (ZIP 21227)
- 35,695
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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