Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Cockeysville 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cockeysville Middle serves the northeast part of its school district in Cockeysville, MD, covering an area of approximately 46.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cockeysville Middle School's student population of 928 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cockeysville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cockeysville Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cockeysville Middle School's ranking?
Cockeysville Middle School is ranked #686 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cockeysville Middle School often compared to?
Cockeysville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgely Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cockeysville Middle School?
928 students attend Cockeysville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cockeysville Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cockeysville Middle School?
Cockeysville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cockeysville Middle School offer ?
Cockeysville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cockeysville Middle School part of?
Cockeysville Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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