Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Stemmers Run 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stemmers Run Middle serves the southeast part of Essex, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stemmers Run Middle School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Stemmers Run 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 Stemmers Run Middle School is 0.72, 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
#1245 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
21%
24%
Black
36%
32%
White
33%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 Stemmers Run Middle School's ranking?
Stemmers Run Middle School is ranked #1245 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Stemmers Run Middle School often compared to?
Stemmers Run Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle River Middle School, Parkville Middle School, Deep Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Stemmers Run Middle School?
831 students attend Stemmers Run Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Stemmers Run Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stemmers Run Middle School?
Stemmers Run Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stemmers Run Middle School offer ?
Stemmers Run Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stemmers Run Middle School part of?
Stemmers Run Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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