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Pikesville Middle
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7701 Seven Mile Ln, Baltimore, MD 21208
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pikesville Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pikesville 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$90,822
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Sudbrook Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Darchei NoamPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Talmudical Academy-baltimorePrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 874 | 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
- #118 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
Pikesville Middle is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pikesville Middle
Pikesville Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 905 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pikesville Middle
What grades does Pikesville Middle serve?
Pikesville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pikesville Middle?
Pikesville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 905 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikesville Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pikesville Middle rank in MD?
Pikesville Middle ranks #1,228 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Pikesville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pikesville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Pikesville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pikesville Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pikesville Middle a charter school?
No, Pikesville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pikesville Middle a Title I school?
No, Pikesville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pikesville Middle?
59.1% of students at Pikesville 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
- 905
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (443) 809-1207
- Area population (ZIP 21208)
- 38,108
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 21208; 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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