Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Parkville 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkville Middle & Center of Technology serves the southeast part of Parkville, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkville Middle School's student population of 900 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
900 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings
Parkville 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 Parkville Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1010 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2018 and 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025 (no data for 1997 and 1998)
Black
39%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
White
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2011–2025
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 2017)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025 (no data for 2017)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkville Middle School's ranking?
Parkville Middle School is ranked #1010 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkville Middle School often compared to?
Parkville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loch Raven Technical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkville Middle School?
900 students attend Parkville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Parkville Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkville Middle School?
Parkville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkville Middle School offer ?
Parkville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkville Middle School part of?
Parkville Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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