Serving 874 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansdowne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lansdowne Middle School's student population of 874 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansdowne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansdowne Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1150 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
26%
33%
White
23%
34%
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
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1150 out of 1,343 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Lansdowne Middle School?
874 students attend Lansdowne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lansdowne Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansdowne Middle School offer ?
Lansdowne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansdowne Middle School part of?
Lansdowne Middle School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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