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#611 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 45% in state
Dumbarton Middle
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Dumbarton Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Math 28% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dumbarton Middle score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dumbarton 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$96,752
Median home value
$357,900
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Latin School of MarylandPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| The Bryn Mawr SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Edwards Academy Christian Institute of LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Gilman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Dumbarton Middle is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dumbarton Middle
Dumbarton Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,071 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dumbarton Middle
What grades does Dumbarton Middle serve?
Dumbarton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dumbarton Middle?
Dumbarton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,071 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumbarton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumbarton Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dumbarton Middle rank in MD?
Dumbarton Middle ranks #611 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dumbarton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dumbarton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Dumbarton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dumbarton Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dumbarton Middle a charter school?
No, Dumbarton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dumbarton Middle a Title I school?
No, Dumbarton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dumbarton Middle?
26.7% of students at Dumbarton 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
- 1,071
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (443) 809-3176
- Area population (ZIP 21212)
- 33,425
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 21212; 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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