Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Banneker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Middle School's student population of 781 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
63%
33%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker Middle School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School is ranked #1016 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker Middle School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggs Chaney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Middle School?
781 students attend Benjamin Banneker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Benjamin Banneker Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Middle School?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Middle School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Middle School part of?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
This school is amazing! best school I've been to and is a lot better than Briggs Chaney ms. They give better education and have a lot of friendly people. Benjamin Banneker gives amazing lunches and doesn't stress their students, please rank it up higher! thank you.
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