For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,571 students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Frankford are Baltimore International Academy, Hazelwood Elementary Middle School and Vanguard Collegiate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Grades: K-8
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4517 Hazelwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-9098
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-9098
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Truesdale Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 642-2069
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 642-2069
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore, MD include Baltimore International Academy, Hazelwood Elementary Middle School and Vanguard Collegiate Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Frankford, Baltimore public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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