Arbutus Middle School vs. Catonsville Middle School
Should I attend Arbutus Middle School or Catonsville Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arbutus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Catonsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,001 students in grades 6-8, Arbutus Middle School ranks in the top 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Catonsville Middle School ranks in the top 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,001 students
740 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#513 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
319
239
Grade 7 Students
341
246
Grade 8 Students
341
255
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
21%
21%
% White
48%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
