Serving 174 students in grades 6-8, William C. March 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
98%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend William C. March Middle School?
174 students attend William C. March Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of William C. March Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William C. March Middle School?
William C. March Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William C. March Middle School offer ?
William C. March Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William C. March Middle School part of?
William C. March Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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