Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Pikesville 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pikesville Middle serves the southwest part of its school district in Pikesville, MD, covering an area of approximately 35.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikesville Middle School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
943 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Student, Every Day'
School Rankings
Pikesville 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 Pikesville Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1122 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
58%
32%
White
14%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikesville Middle School's ranking?
Pikesville Middle School is ranked #1122 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pikesville Middle School often compared to?
Pikesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Park Middle Magnet School, Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pikesville Middle School?
943 students attend Pikesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pikesville Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pikesville Middle School?
Pikesville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pikesville Middle School offer ?
Pikesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pikesville Middle School part of?
Pikesville Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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