Serving 1,536 students in grades 6-8, Deer Park Middle Magnet 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 4% (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 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Park Middle Magnet School's student population of 1,536 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park Middle Magnet School is 0.27, 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
#877 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
85%
33%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School's ranking?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is ranked #877 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Deer Park Middle Magnet School often compared to?
Deer Park Middle Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sudbrook Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% 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 Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
1,536 students attend Deer Park Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Deer Park Middle Magnet School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park Middle Magnet School?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Park Middle Magnet School offer ?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Park Middle Magnet School part of?
Deer Park Middle Magnet School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2020
Horrible school! Bullies are rampant. Teachers tell you to ignore them, despite being physically assaulted daily. Types of assault include slaps to the back of the head and children getting their eyes poked by other students. School resource officer and assistant principal call kids' names such as dumbass and dismiss bullying complaints, as well as meting out undue punishments. Students cuss constantly and are generally thug wannabes. Stay far away.
5 8/13/2019
I love this school and Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Garcia are all great teachers but especially Mrs. Banks she is like another mother like I'm scared of her but in a good way.
2 2/28/2012
I would not recommend this school to anyone. I had a teacher say something VERY inappropriate to my child and the administration did nothing. My child is in all GT classes and has to remain in this teacher's class throughout the year. The majority of the teachers have an I don't care attitude.
5 2/23/2011
This is a great school it's very beatiful and has amazing magnet programs theatre arts, mass comunications,dance, it has everything! You should really send your kids there>parents.
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