For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,475 students in 21211, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21211, MD are Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21211 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21211, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21211, MD Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
21211, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Gr: PK-8
Independence School Local I (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1300 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Gr: 8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21211, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21211, MD include Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public middle schools are located in 21211?
2 public middle schools are located in 21211.
What is the racial composition of students in 21211?
21211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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