Dumbarton Middle School is a school located at 300 Dumbarton Road in the Rodgers Forge neighborhood of Towson, Maryland, United States, just outside Baltimore. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Dumbarton currently has more than 1,000 students attending.
Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-8, Dumbarton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dumbarton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dumbarton Middle School's student population of 1,071 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Dumbarton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dumbarton Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
19%
33%
White
51%
32%
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
24%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dumbarton Middle School's ranking?
Dumbarton Middle School is ranked #468 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dumbarton Middle School often compared to?
Dumbarton 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dumbarton Middle School?
1,071 students attend Dumbarton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dumbarton Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dumbarton Middle School?
Dumbarton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dumbarton Middle School offer ?
Dumbarton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dumbarton Middle School part of?
Dumbarton Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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