Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macarthur Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur 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 Macarthur 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
#903 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
19%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Middle School's ranking?
Macarthur Middle School is ranked #903 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Macarthur Middle School often compared to?
Macarthur Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meade Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Middle School?
878 students attend Macarthur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Macarthur Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Middle School?
Macarthur Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macarthur Middle School offer ?
Macarthur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macarthur Middle School part of?
Macarthur Middle School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
School Reviews
2 2/4/2021
I was at the school from 2018 to 2019. Everything that we could do like extra programs seemed over taking because o top of all that work you could do more so I did more I did band, and Avid, SGA. I was never photographed for either in the year book tho most of the staff was nice I still felt forgotten and had some break downs for that reason I hated being told try harder I was pushing my limits my limits where gone. If you can push your limits farther and still have them, this is the place for you I never did I hope new people's luck and hope you a better time there than I and a few or more have experienced.
5 3/25/2020
This school isn't a terrible school, it's amazing. It's just the certain people there that gives Macarthur a bad reputation.
2 11/9/2010
My experience with this school from 2000 to 2003 was anything but pleasant. A faculty member accused my child of stealing a Personal Data Assistant which was HERS. He later made it obvious he was staring at her chest because he told her her clothes were inappropriate (they were not and it is a female teachers place to address this). There were several instances of violence in the school amongst students, which the staff could not control and teachers who blew up in episodes of violence themselves. Bullying was a VERY serious issue and the school did little to nothing to extinguish this problem.
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