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Parkville Middle

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Parkville Middle ranks 167 th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Parkville Middle is a mid-sized public school in Baltimore, MD, serving 900 students in grades 6-8 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it currently holds a 3-star rating, placing it in the middle of the pack among Maryland middle schools.

One of the most striking features of Parkville Middle is the stark contrast between its English Language Arts (ELA) and math performance. The school excels in ELA, with 52.1% of students proficient—a rate that outpaces the district average and is significantly higher than nearby schools like Pine Grove Middle (32.7%) and Loch Raven Technical Academy (31.4%). However, math proficiency is a major challenge, with only 13.4% of students meeting standards—well below the district and state averages. This creates a nearly 40-point gap between ELA and math, the largest among nearby schools. Interestingly, the school shows a "barbell effect" in math: while most students struggle, those in advanced courses like Algebra I and Geometry perform exceptionally well, even surpassing higher-ranked schools like Dumbarton Middle and Perry Hall Middle.

Parkville Middle also stands out for its effectiveness with specific student groups, ranking in the 89th percentile for Hispanic students and the 79th percentile for low-socioeconomic status students—a sign that the school is closing achievement gaps better than most in Maryland. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has dropped sharply from 35.8% to 22.9%, now below the district average, indicating improving student engagement. While the school spends $17,150 per student—more than some higher-performing peers—its math challenges suggest the issue is more about instructional strategies than funding. Overall, Parkville Middle is a school in recovery, climbing back from a COVID-era dip and offering a strong ELA program, though parents should be aware of the math struggles that hold it back from competing with top-tier schools like Dumbarton Middle and Perry Hall Middle.

900

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,150

Per pupil spending ?

45.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8711 Avondale Road
Baltimore, MD 21234

(443) 809-5250

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Parkville Middle usually attend:

High:

Overlea High

Feeder schools for Parkville Middle:

Elementary:	Fullerton Elementary
	Villa Cresta Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.2%

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 35th percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2026) from a 35th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Maryland median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (32% vs 37% meeting standards)

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

!Geometry scores 15 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Maryland avg37%

167^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 29Middle Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 24Baltimore 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	47.7	167 of 342	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.1	148 of 337	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	163 of 328	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.7	175 of 322	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.1	216 of 333	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.5	89 of 303	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	40.4	173 of 316	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.1	152 of 328	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.4	79 of 317	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	73.4	73 of 314	76.8%	★★★★☆
2015	76.9	67 of 315	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	76.4	86 of 339	74.6%	★★★★☆
2013	71.2	96 of 316	69.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.2	113 of 314	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.7	94 of 309	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.9	104 of 324	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.5	86 of 301	71.4%	★★★★☆
2008	72.7	91 of 283	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.8	177 of 264	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	30.8	180 of 254	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	27.3	187 of 255	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	23.5	201 of 252	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.1	104 of 259	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.4	71 of 116	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.6	99 of 303	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	77.0	22 of 207	89.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.0	58 of 273	78.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.6	120 of 288	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	43.0	71 of 136	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.7	96 of 120	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.5	122 of 210	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2021)89th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)79th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2021)67th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2021)60th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2021)58th percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)48th percentile-23 vs school

White (2021)42nd percentile-29 vs school

Asian (2021)39th percentile-32 vs school

Special Education (2021)20th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Geometry30%-15 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

Algebra I22%~ state avg

Mathematics13%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, August 22, 2022

Excellent administration. Supportive and enthusiastic teachers. My kids had a great experience at this school! Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

I am a former member of this school and I think that this school deserves at least four stars because I have seen a growing number of honor students. As a former member I am outraged that you would consider a school's ranking by test scores and not how well they perform in their community. This form of bias should not be reflecting off of my former school and I believe you should reconsider your thought of this school. Think of how many people are in the National Junior Honor Society. Make judgments based on their citizenship. This goes for all other schools too and not just in Baltimore. 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 Algebra II (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 (2025)	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 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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 Algebra II 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
Parkville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8711 Avondale Road	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-5250	900	54	16.8	45.1%	349 (38.8%)	353 (39.2%)	81 (9.0%)	60 (6.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.7%)	47.7	167^th of 342 public middle schools	51.2%		51.1	148^th of 337 public middle schools	56.1%	19		14.8	6.2	2.4	13.4		45.7	63.3	47.7	52.1	22.1		29.8		29.4	$17,150	$1,445	$15,705
Pine Grove Middle	Public	6-8	9200 Old Harford Rd	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5270	804	53	15.2	53.4%	275 (34.2%)	361 (44.9%)	62 (7.7%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.0%)	26.3	246^th of 342 public middle schools	28.1%		31	219^th of 337 public middle schools	35.0%	27		9.1	3.6	1.1	11.1		35.3	33.2	29.7	32.7	35.0		38.7		25.2	$18,132	$1,294	$16,839
Loch Raven Technical Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	8101 La Salle Rd	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(443) 809-3518	722	49	14.8	62.6%	98 (13.6%)	485 (67.2%)	86 (11.9%)	24 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (3.7%)	21.8	276^th of 342 public middle schools	19.3%		21	271^st of 337 public middle schools	19.6%	5		7.4	1.6	0.7	6.0		33.2	33.7	26.8	31.4	15.9		17.1		18.8	$17,674	$1,586	$16,087
Perry Hall Middle	Public	6-8	4300 Ebenezer Rd	Baltimore	21236	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5100	1,582	96	16.5	36.6%	655 (41.4%)	422 (26.7%)	82 (5.2%)	335 (21.2%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (4.9%)	70.2	93^rd of 342 public middle schools	72.8%		71	91^st of 337 public middle schools	73.0%	2		29.4	10.6	4.6	27.0		61.3	65.9	65.7	64.3	40.4		38.1		39.8	$16,070	$1,103	$14,967
Nottingham Middle	Public	6-8	5210 King Ave	Rosedale	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(443) 809-8900	1,279	74	17.2	26.5%	201 (15.7%)	708 (55.4%)	238 (18.6%)	68 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.8%)	24.5	258^th of 342 public middle schools	24.6%					(n/a)		9.7	0.8	2.1	6.2		36.3	35.9	34.8	35.7	13.8		25.6		15.6
Vanguard Collegiate Middle	Public	6-8	5000 Truesdale Avenue	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2069	313	22	14.2	85.6%	14 (4.5%)	247 (78.9%)	29 (9.3%)	16 (5.1%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10	336^th of 342 public middle schools	1.8%		10.8	327^th of 337 public middle schools	3.0%	9		0.0	0.0	2.1	0.7		13.5	12.5	14.4	13.5					2.1	$30,169	$5,684	$24,484
Dumbarton Middle	Public	6-8	300 Dumbarton Rd	Baltimore	21212	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-3176	1,064	65	16.3	29.3%	550 (51.7%)	243 (22.8%)	135 (12.7%)	80 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.2%)	84.3	53^rd of 342 public middle schools	84.5%		73.9	79^th of 337 public middle schools	76.6%	26		45.5	14.9	9.3	37.1		72.9	78.0	69.4	73.1	42.3		64.5		55.0	$17,033	$1,269	$15,764
Middle River Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Middle River Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 887-0165	822	50	16.4	66.1%	182 (22.1%)	371 (45.1%)	176 (21.4%)	31 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (7.2%)	24.7	257^th of 342 public middle schools	24.9%		19.5	284^th of 337 public middle schools	15.7%	27		7.9	3.4	2.2	6.4		30.0	30.7	35.0	32.1	7.2		24.5		21.5	$16,410	$1,385	$15,025
Stemmers Run Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	201 Stemmers Run Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(410) 887-0177	831	55	15.1	70.2%	275 (33.1%)	301 (36.2%)	176 (21.2%)	17 (2.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.6%)	17.8	297^th of 342 public middle schools	13.2%		20.9	273^rd of 337 public middle schools	19.0%	24		7.3	1.1	0.6	5.3		24.4	22.5	29.0	25.3	20.0		10.0		15.9	$19,926	$2,668	$17,259
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School	Public, Charter	5-8	2200 Sinclair Lane	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 320-9499	209	14	14.9	82.8%	3 (1.4%)	200 (95.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	20.1	285^th of 342 public middle schools	16.7%		19	285^th of 337 public middle schools	15.4%		0.0	0.0	6.1	5.3	3.3	26.7	26.1	40.3	28.1	31.3				20.0	3.5	$29,164	$6,398	$22,766

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkville Middle

What district is Parkville Middle in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Parkville Middle attend?

Students who attend Parkville Middle usually go on to attend Overlea High

What is the racial makeup of Parkville Middle?

Students at Parkville Middle are 39% African American, 39% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Is Parkville Middle a good school?

Parkville Middle ranks 167^th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parkville Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 900 students attended Parkville Middle.

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