Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Mace's Lane 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mace's Lane Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mace's Lane 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 Mace's Lane Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1283 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
18%
24%
Black
58%
32%
White
13%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mace's Lane Middle School's ranking?
Mace's Lane Middle School is ranked #1283 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mace's Lane Middle School?
490 students attend Mace's Lane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mace's Lane Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mace's Lane Middle School?
Mace's Lane Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mace's Lane Middle School offer ?
Mace's Lane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mace's Lane Middle School part of?
Mace's Lane Middle School is part of Dorchester County School District.
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