For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,356 students in 21231, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21231, MD are The Crossroads School, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School and City Springs Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21231 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21231, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21231, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9300
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9300
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
21231, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1601 E Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9261
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9261
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21231, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21231, MD include The Crossroads School, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School and City Springs Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21231?
3 public middle schools are located in 21231.
What is the racial composition of students in 21231?
21231 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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