Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Lansdowne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lansdowne Middle School's student population of 661 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lansdowne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansdowne Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1328 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
46%
24%
Black
23%
32%
White
18%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
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
What is Lansdowne Middle School's ranking?
Lansdowne Middle School is ranked #1328 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lansdowne Middle School often compared to?
Lansdowne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holabird Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lansdowne Middle School?
661 students attend Lansdowne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lansdowne Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lansdowne Middle School?
Lansdowne Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansdowne Middle School offer ?
Lansdowne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lansdowne Middle School part of?
Lansdowne Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lansdowne Middle School located?
Lansdowne Middle School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.
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