Serving 1,022 students in grades 6-8, Parkville 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkville Middle School's student population of 1,022 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Parkville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkville Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1035 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
43%
33%
White
35%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkville Middle School's ranking?
Parkville Middle School is ranked #1035 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkville Middle School often compared to?
Parkville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loch Raven Technical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkville Middle School?
1,022 students attend Parkville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Parkville Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkville Middle School?
Parkville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkville Middle School offer ?
Parkville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkville Middle School part of?
Parkville Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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