Lakeland Elementary Middle School

2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 997 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lakeland Elementary 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 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lakeland Elementary Middle School's student population of 997 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
997 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lakeland Elementary 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 Lakeland Elementary Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1089 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lakeland Elementary Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
73%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeland Elementary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeland Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeland Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Lakeland Elementary Middle School is ranked #1089 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lakeland Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Lakeland Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Harmony Academy 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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary Middle School?
997 students attend Lakeland Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lakeland Elementary Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Elementary Middle School?
Lakeland Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeland Elementary Middle School offer ?
Lakeland Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Elementary Middle School part of?
Lakeland Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakeland Elementary Middle School located?
Lakeland Elementary Middle School is located in the Lakeland neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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