Serving 860 students in grades 6-8, Dundalk 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dundalk Middle School's student population of 860 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dundalk 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 Dundalk Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1340 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
24%
33%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundalk Middle School's ranking?
Dundalk Middle School is ranked #1340 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dundalk Middle School often compared to?
Dundalk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dundalk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dundalk Middle School?
860 students attend Dundalk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dundalk Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundalk Middle School?
Dundalk Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dundalk Middle School offer ?
Dundalk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dundalk Middle School part of?
Dundalk Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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