For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,154 students in 21209, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21209, MD are The Mount Washington School and Windsor Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21209 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21209, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21209, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Windsor Mill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
21209, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 545-3669
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 545-3669
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21209, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21209, MD include The Mount Washington School and Windsor Mill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21209?
2 public middle schools are located in 21209.
What is the racial composition of students in 21209?
21209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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