Very Good
#485 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 36% in state
Mace's Lane Middle School
Middle School · Dorchester County Public Schools · Cambridge, MD
A Dorchester County Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Mace's Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613
- Math 26% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mace's Lane Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mace's Lane Middle School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), 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
$53,171
Median home value
$279,700
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| North Dorchester Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dorchester County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mace's Lane Middle School is listed in Dorchester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mace's Lane Middle School
Mace's Lane Middle School is a public middle school in Cambridge, MD, part of Dorchester County Public Schools, serving approximately 465 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #485 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 Mace's Lane Middle School
What grades does Mace's Lane Middle School serve?
Mace's Lane Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mace's Lane Middle School?
Mace's Lane Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mace's Lane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mace's Lane Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mace's Lane Middle School rank in MD?
Mace's Lane Middle School ranks #485 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mace's Lane Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mace's Lane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mace's Lane Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mace's Lane Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mace's Lane Middle School a charter school?
No, Mace's Lane Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mace's Lane Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mace's Lane Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mace's Lane Middle School?
100.0% of students at Mace's Lane Middle School 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dorchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (410) 228-2111
- Area population (ZIP 21613)
- 18,167
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 21613; 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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