Diggs-johnson Middle School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 84%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
This chart displays total students of Diggs-johnson Middle School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Diggs-johnson Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(09-10)
31%
80%
(09-10)
50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Diggs-johnson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
83%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Diggs-johnson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School?
244 students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Diggs-johnson Middle School students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Diggs-johnson Middle School offer ?
Diggs-johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Diggs-johnson Middle School part of?
Diggs-johnson Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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