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#777 of 1,363 schools in MD
Lindale Middle
Middle School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Linthicum, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
415 Andover Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
- Math 18% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lindale Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
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 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lindale 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,688
Median home value
$374,300
Median rent
$1,910/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Arundel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Corkran Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 183 | 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #64 of 123
- District spending per student
- $17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lindale Middle is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindale Middle
Lindale Middle is a public middle school in Linthicum, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,174 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindale Middle
What grades does Lindale Middle serve?
Lindale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lindale Middle?
Lindale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindale Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindale Middle rank in MD?
Lindale Middle ranks #777 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lindale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lindale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindale Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lindale Middle a charter school?
No, Lindale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindale Middle a Title I school?
No, Lindale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindale Middle?
60.9% of students at Lindale 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
- 1,174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (410) 691-4344
- Area population (ZIP 21090)
- 10,033
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 21090; 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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