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#751 of 1,363 schools in MD
Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1301 Mcculloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Booker T. Washington Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Booker T. Washington 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 76Very 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
$37,207
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mother Seton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #36 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Booker T. Washington Middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Booker T. Washington Middle
Booker T. Washington Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 177 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-7734
- Area population (ZIP 21217)
- 31,125
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21217; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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