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#751 of 1,363 schools in MD
Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle School · Baltimore City Public Schools
1301 Mcculloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#751 of 1,363
In Baltimore
#64 of 267
public schools
In district
#36 of 149
Baltimore City Public Schools
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Booker T. Washington Middle
Booker T. Washington Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools. Booker T.
Washington Middle serves approximately 177 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Booker T. Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Structured state assessment records for Booker T. Washington Middle show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- MD avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 177 students, Booker T. Washington Middle is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Booker T. Washington Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Booker T. Washington Middle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Booker T. Washington Middle — Students at Booker T. Washington Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MD MCAP (2024-25)
Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Booker T. Washington Middle Compares
See how Booker T. Washington Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1301 Mcculloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Booker T. Washington Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Baltimore School for the Arts (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mount Royal Elementary/Middle (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,207
Median Home Value
$175,900
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Population
31,125
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
30.5%
Median Age
40.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Booker T. Washington Middle
What grades does Booker T. Washington Middle serve?
Booker T. Washington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Middle?
Booker T. Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Middle is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Booker T. Washington Middle rank in MD?
Booker T. Washington Middle ranks #751 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Booker T. Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Booker T. Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Booker T. Washington Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booker T. Washington Middle has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Booker T. Washington Middle a charter school?
No, Booker T. Washington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Booker T. Washington Middle a Title I school?
No, Booker T. Washington Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booker T. Washington Middle?
92.1% of students at Booker T. Washington 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-7734
Resources & Links
District
Baltimore City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 75,811
- Schools in District
- 151
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,977
- District Rank
- #36 of 149
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