Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Lansdowne 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 2% (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: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansdowne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lansdowne Middle School's student population of 869 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Middle School is 0.73, 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
#1336 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
41%
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
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansdowne Middle School's ranking?
Lansdowne Middle School is ranked #1336 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lansdowne Middle School often compared to?
Lansdowne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holabird Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% 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 Lansdowne Middle School?
869 students attend Lansdowne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lansdowne Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansdowne Middle School?
Lansdowne Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansdowne Middle School offer ?
Lansdowne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansdowne Middle School part of?
Lansdowne Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lansdowne Middle School located?
Lansdowne Middle School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.
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