Highlandtown Middle School serves 849 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
89%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highlandtown Middle School?
849 students attend Highlandtown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Highlandtown Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlandtown Middle School?
Highlandtown Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlandtown Middle School offer ?
Highlandtown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highlandtown Middle School part of?
Highlandtown Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.
Hidden Costs of Public Schools: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Explore the hidden costs in public schools—fees, supplies, extracurriculars—and how parents can plan for them in 2025.
Public School Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Essential insights on public school funding in 2025—how it works, what’s changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.
