Below Average
#1140 of 1,363 schools in MD
Middle River Middle
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Middle River Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220
- Math 16% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle River Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle River 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$79,676
Median home value
$279,900
Median rent
$1,621/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Stemmers Run MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 812 | Compare → |
| Crossroads CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Golden Ring MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 805 | 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #101 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
Middle River Middle is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle River Middle
Middle River Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 950 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle River Middle
What grades does Middle River Middle serve?
Middle River Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle River Middle?
Middle River Middle has an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle River Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle River Middle rank in MD?
Middle River Middle ranks #1,140 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Middle River Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle River Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Middle River Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle River Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle River Middle a charter school?
No, Middle River Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle River Middle a Title I school?
No, Middle River Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle River Middle?
63.1% of students at Middle River 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
- 950
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (410) 887-0165
- Area population (ZIP 21220)
- 42,936
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 21220; 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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