Serving 313 students in grades 6-8, Vanguard Collegiate 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanguard Collegiate Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School's student population of 313 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Vanguard Collegiate 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 Vanguard Collegiate Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1330 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
79%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Collegiate Middle School's ranking?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School is ranked #1330 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Vanguard Collegiate Middle School often compared to?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Elementary Middle School, Glenmount Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle School?
313 students attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vanguard Collegiate Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanguard Collegiate Middle School?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vanguard Collegiate Middle School offer ?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vanguard Collegiate Middle School part of?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vanguard Collegiate Middle School located?
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Frankford.
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