William C. March Middle School serves 174 students in grades 6-8.
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 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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%
23%
Black
98%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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.
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