Parkville Middle School

8711 Avondale Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1010 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
9%
27%
32%
45%
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
39%
32%
White
39%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.69
(22-23)
41.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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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5   10/10/2025
wonderful system of learning,keep it up
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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

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