For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,842 students in Halethorpe, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Halethorpe, MD are Arbutus Middle School, Maiden Choice School and Lansdowne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halethorpe, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Halethorpe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Halethorpe, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #22.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Halethorpe, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Halethorpe, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Halethorpe, MD include Arbutus Middle School, Maiden Choice School and Lansdowne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Halethorpe?
3 public middle schools are located in Halethorpe.
What is the racial composition of students in Halethorpe?
Halethorpe public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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