For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in 21223, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21223, MD are Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, The Seed School Of Maryland and James Mchenry 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 21223 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21223, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Square Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
The Seed School Of Maryland
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Font Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
James Mchenry Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 S Schroeder Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
21223, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 N Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
424 S Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
200 Font Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
30 S Gilmor Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21223, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21223, MD include Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, The Seed School Of Maryland and James Mchenry Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21223?
4 public middle schools are located in 21223.
What is the racial composition of students in 21223?
21223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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