Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Garrison 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
98%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Garrison Middle School?
163 students attend Garrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Garrison Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrison Middle School?
Garrison Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrison Middle School offer ?
Garrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garrison Middle School part of?
Garrison Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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