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 69% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
32%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
31%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
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.
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