Garrison Middle School (Closed 2014)

3910 Barrington Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garrison Middle School serves 163 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(12-13)
25-29%
79%
(12-13)
50-54%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
24%
Black
98%
32%
White
1%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Garrison Middle School?
163 students attend Garrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Garrison Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrison Middle School?
Garrison Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrison Middle School offer ?
Garrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garrison Middle School part of?
Garrison Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.

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