Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, Parkville 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Parkville Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkville 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 Parkville Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
42%
33%
White
36%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkville Middle School's ranking?
Parkville Middle School is ranked #617 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkville Middle School often compared to?
Parkville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loch Raven Technical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkville Middle School?
1,048 students attend Parkville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Parkville Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkville Middle School?
Parkville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkville Middle School offer ?
Parkville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkville Middle School part of?
Parkville Middle School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
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