The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 84%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)31%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/36000/35914/diggs-johnson-middle-school-chart-bkivwYJ.png)
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
10%
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Black
(09-10)83%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/36000/35914/diggs-johnson-middle-school-chart-bg0ZBHo.png)
White
(09-10)17%
45%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
31%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diggs-johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/36000/35914/diggs-johnson-middle-school-chart-b2DglyQ.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School?
244 students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Diggs-johnson Middle School students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Diggs-johnson Middle School offer ?
Diggs-johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Diggs-johnson Middle School part of?
Diggs-johnson Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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