For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,820 students in 21212, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD are Dumbarton Middle School, Tunbridge Public Charter School and Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21212 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21212, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21212, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #22.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Grades: PK-8
| 818 students
21212, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
4520 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6358
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6358
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
1101 Winston Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6356
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6356
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD include Dumbarton Middle School, Tunbridge Public Charter School and Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21212?
5 public middle schools are located in 21212.
What is the racial composition of students in 21212?
21212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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