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Dundalk Middle
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7400 Dunmanway, Baltimore, MD 21222
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dundalk Middle score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dundalk 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$61,934
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holabird MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 4–8 | 1.2 mi | 993 | Compare → |
| General John Stricker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Battle Monument SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Deep Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 728 | 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #159 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
Dundalk Middle is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dundalk Middle
Dundalk Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,332 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dundalk Middle
What grades does Dundalk Middle serve?
Dundalk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dundalk Middle?
Dundalk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundalk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundalk Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dundalk Middle rank in MD?
Dundalk Middle ranks #1,332 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dundalk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dundalk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Dundalk Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dundalk Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dundalk Middle a charter school?
No, Dundalk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dundalk Middle a Title I school?
No, Dundalk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dundalk Middle?
62.2% of students at Dundalk 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
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.1%
- Phone
- (410) 887-7018
- Area population (ZIP 21222)
- 58,935
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 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 21222; 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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