Macarthur Middle School

3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 883 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur Middle School ranks in the top 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 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Macarthur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Macarthur Middle School's student population of 883 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Macarthur Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#568 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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13%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macarthur 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 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
48%
33%
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White
20%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Macarthur Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macarthur Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #568 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, Lindale 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 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Middle School?
883 students attend Macarthur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Macarthur Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 12:1, which is lower 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 Public Schools 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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 2018
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Class of 2024
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.
- Posted by Parent - trade

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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