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Lindale Middle

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Lindale Middle ranks 172 nd of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Lindale Middle in Linthicum, MD, serves 884 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, with over half of its students (56.9%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The most striking feature of Lindale Middle is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, which far exceeds both district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 72.4% of Lindale students taking Algebra I were proficient, compared to just 22% district-wide and 21.4% statewide. This creates a "two-schools" dynamic: a select group of advanced math students achieves at an elite level, while the majority of students in standard grade-level math struggle significantly. In contrast, nearby Elkridge Landing Middle in Howard County shows more balanced, high performance across all subjects, with 44.6% math proficiency and 63.9% ELA proficiency. Lindale also stands out for its strong support of military-connected students, ranking 9th out of 27 schools statewide for this subgroup, likely due to its proximity to Fort Meade. However, the school operates with relatively low spending per student ($16,526 in 2023-2024) compared to peers like Brooklyn Park Middle ($20,930) and Corkran Middle School ($20,171).

Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent challenge, with a 2024-2025 rate of 21.7%—above the district average of 19.9%—which is strongly linked to lower test scores. While Lindale serves its African American and Hispanic students relatively well compared to other schools statewide, it struggles significantly with its White student population, ranking in the bottom 17th percentile. Overall, Lindale holds a 2-star rating, having dropped from a consistent 3-star rating between 2016 and 2022, and its state ranking has trended slightly downward in recent years.

884

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,526

Per pupil spending ?

56.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 Andover Rd
Linthicum, MD 21090

(410) 691-4344

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Lindale Middle usually attend:

High:

North County High

Feeder schools for Lindale Middle:

Elementary:	George T. Cromwell Elementary
	Hilltop Elementary
	Linthicum Elementary
	North Glen Elementary
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	Overlook Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

32.2%

White:

31.8%

Hispanic:

23.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 51st percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg41%

Maryland avg37%

172^nd of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 19Middle Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 25Anne Arundel County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	44.9	172 of 339	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.4	164 of 337	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.2	186 of 328	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	193 of 322	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	150 of 333	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	145 of 303	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	129 of 316	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	144 of 328	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	141 of 317	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.1	153 of 314	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.4	142 of 315	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.3	185 of 339	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.2	168 of 316	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.9	138 of 314	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.1	116 of 309	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.2	162 of 324	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.3	132 of 301	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.0	155 of 283	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.5	113 of 264	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.1	99 of 254	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.7	103 of 255	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.7	121 of 252	52.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.0	105 of 259	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.9	69 of 116	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.9	152 of 303	49.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.7	83 of 207	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.2	133 of 273	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.9	153 of 288	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.7	9 of 27	66.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.3	81 of 136	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	20.5	174 of 210	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2021)67th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2021)60th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2021)59th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)51st percentile~ school

Female (2021)50th percentile~ school

Male (2021)47th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2021)41st percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)40th percentile-12 vs school

White (2021)17th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I51%+30 vs state

English Language Arts43%-8 vs state

Science27%-4 vs state

Mathematics18%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, November 28, 2016

Lindale Elementary school in Linthicum Heights, MD claims they have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bullying. My autistic son has been a victim of bullying and threats for the past two years. We have submitted several bully forms, talked to both the principal (Mr. Nash) and vice principal (Ms. Lombardi), talked to police, sent the issue to the Superintendent, and requested the school to keep the children separated. Instead, they put the kids in the same class, and I asked for that issue to be rectified, they took my child out of the class (he loved that class and was excelling), put him in another gym class, thus, rewarding the bullying child.

Since, a local deputy from the Anne Arundel police department has talked with the child, and only explained what could happen. The parents have been contacted, and they too haven't done a thing. When I talked to the deputy again, I asked to press charges. He said he would respond, and he never did.

I bring this to you knowing that schools that claim no tolerance for bullies get funding. Well it doesn't seem to be working with Lindale Middle School. I would like to make the public aware. No child should face bullying to this extent, especially not an autistic child, no matter where on the spectrum. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lindale Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	415 Andover Rd	Linthicum	21090	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 691-4344	884	69	12.8	56.9%	281 (31.8%)	285 (32.2%)	206 (23.3%)	54 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	50 (5.7%)	44.9	172^nd of 339 public middle schools	49.3%		46.4	164^th of 337 public middle schools	51.3%	8				16.0	19.9	7.4	17.6				40.3	45.6	44.0	43.3	50.8			27.1	$16,526	$1,489	$15,036
Brooklyn Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	200 Hammonds Ln	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 636-2967	784	60	13.0	65.3%	238 (30.4%)	196 (25.0%)	268 (34.2%)	20 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	57 (7.3%)	35.2	203^rd of 339 public middle schools	40.1%		38	191^st of 337 public middle schools	43.3%	12				10.5	13.7	3.8	12.3				36.2	46.3	41.4	41.2	71.9			20.6	$20,930	$1,829	$19,101
Corkran Middle School	Public	6-8	7600 Quarterfield Rd	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 787-6350	553	51	10.8	76.9%	171 (30.9%)	83 (15.0%)	252 (45.6%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	20.8	280^th of 339 public middle schools	17.4%		27	235^th of 337 public middle schools	30.3%	45				6.2	5.6	2.0	5.9				27.6	30.6	31.8	29.9	28.0			14.6	$20,171	$1,795	$18,376
Lansdowne Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2400 Lansdowne Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(410) 887-1411	661	51	12.9	70.2%	122 (18.5%)	153 (23.1%)	305 (46.1%)	18 (2.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.8%)	14.6	309^th of 339 public middle schools	8.8%		12	323^rd of 337 public middle schools	4.2%	14				4.6	0.0	0.8	3.8				24.1	27.7	22.4	24.8	13.0	10.0		8.5	$19,327	$2,109	$17,217
Elkridge Landing Middle	Public	6-8	7085 Montgomery Rd	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5040	686	51	13.3	31.0%	233 (34.0%)	171 (24.9%)	76 (11.1%)	153 (22.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	80.3	65^th of 339 public middle schools	80.8%		76.9	71^st of 337 public middle schools	78.9%	6				45.1	23.5	22.5	44.6				67.7	65.1	58.6	63.9	85.7	69.0		39.7	$19,549	$779	$18,770
Thomas Viaduct Middle	Public	6-8	7000 Banbury Drive	Hanover	21076	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-8711	758	58	13.1	47.5%	80 (10.6%)	335 (44.2%)	163 (21.5%)	129 (17.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	36.3	199^th of 339 public middle schools	41.3%		42.7	181^st of 337 public middle schools	46.3%	18				16.7	6.1	2.4	14.6				40.9	41.2	48.4	43.5	40.2	35.7		18.7	$19,005	$1,002	$18,003
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle	Public	3-8	801 Bridgeview Road	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1392	513	34	15.0	92.6%	9 (1.8%)	456 (88.9%)	37 (7.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	10.1	332^nd of 339 public middle schools	2.1%		10.8	328^th of 337 public middle schools	2.7%	4	2.9	1.0	5.2	0.0	1.3	1.8	2.0	5.9	7.1	6.4	2.2	18.4	16.1	8.6			4.0	7.0	$24,985	$5,003	$19,982
Arbutus Middle	Public	6-8	5525 Shelbourne Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1402	974	60	16.1	54.6%	400 (41.1%)	175 (18.0%)	95 (9.8%)	229 (23.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (7.4%)	49.7	162^nd of 339 public middle schools	52.2%		51.7	147^th of 337 public middle schools	56.4%	15				24.0	5.1	2.4	14.9				53.5	47.7	49.2	50.2	12.2	30.8		30.5	$16,403	$1,299	$15,104
Marley Middle	Public	6-8	10 Davis Ct	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 424-3220	991	78	12.7	72.0%	270 (27.2%)	279 (28.2%)	351 (35.4%)	29 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.2%)	24.3	256^th of 339 public middle schools	24.5%		31.5	216^th of 337 public middle schools	35.9%	40				4.1	10.5	4.2	7.4				30.7	34.3	31.2	32.0	48.1			15.0	$17,143	$1,511	$15,632
Old Mill Middle North	Public, Magnet	6-8	610 Patriot Ln	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 969-5950	958	77	12.5	41.3%	346 (36.1%)	265 (27.7%)	187 (19.5%)	49 (5.1%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (10.6%)	56.1	135^th of 339 public middle schools	60.2%		48.8	158^th of 337 public middle schools	53.1%	23				18.4	20.2	6.2	19.1				54.4	58.3	50.1	54.3	55.1			30.8	$17,356	$1,330	$16,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Lindale Middle

How many students attend Lindale Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 884 students attended Lindale Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Lindale Middle?

Students at Lindale Middle are 32% African American, 32% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Lindale Middle in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Is Lindale Middle a good school?

Lindale Middle ranks 172^nd of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lindale Middle attend?

Students who attend Lindale Middle usually go on to attend North County High

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