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Fallston Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Fallston Middle School in Fallston, MD, is a high-performing public school serving 1,068 students in grades 6 through 8, and is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.

Fallston Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 26th out of 339 Maryland middle schools and placing it in the top 8% of the state. Its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 81.9% is over 20 percentage points higher than the district average and a remarkable 30 points above the state average. The school also excels in advanced math, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (53.2%) and Geometry (65.7%) far exceeding both district and state averages. This strong advanced math track likely explains why 8th-grade math proficiency appears lower—the most skilled students take high school-level exams instead. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.0%, the lowest among nearby schools like Magnolia Middle (31.2%) and Edgewood Middle (35.2%).

Interestingly, Fallston achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending ($14,427) among its comparison group, while lower-performing schools like Magnolia Middle spend significantly more ($20,839). This suggests that factors like school culture and family support are powerful drivers of success. The school has also shown consistent improvement, rising in state rankings for four consecutive years. For parents, Fallston Middle School offers a proven track record of academic excellence, strong support for all students, and a positive, engaged school environment that sets it apart from many other schools in the region.

1,068

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,427

Per pupil spending ?

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047-1899

(410) 638-4129

District: Harford County Public Schools

Students who attend Fallston Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fallston High

Feeder schools for Fallston Middle School:

Elementary:	Forest Lakes Elementary
	Red Pump Elementary School
	Youths Benefit Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

4.6%

African American:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (61% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Maryland middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Harford County Public Schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg41%

Maryland avg37%

26^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Middle Schools in the Harford County Public Schools

11^th of 25Harford 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	91.0	26 of 339	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	91.4	30 of 337	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	37 of 328	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	46 of 322	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	54 of 333	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	28 of 303	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	81.4	58 of 316	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	89.0	37 of 328	88.7%	★★★★☆
2017	95.6	15 of 317	95.3%	★★★★★
2016	91.9	18 of 314	94.3%	★★★★★
2015	96.9	5 of 315	98.4%	★★★★★
2014	88.9	22 of 339	93.5%	★★★★★
2013	88.3	19 of 316	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	84.5	38 of 314	87.9%	★★★★☆
2011	83.2	40 of 309	87.1%	★★★★☆
2010	84.1	35 of 324	89.2%	★★★★☆
2009	81.7	41 of 301	86.4%	★★★★☆
2008	78.5	63 of 283	77.7%	★★★★☆
2007	21.7	209 of 264	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.8	202 of 254	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	19.6	209 of 255	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	20.6	207 of 252	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	87.6	25 of 303	91.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	89.2	5 of 273	98.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.7	38 of 288	86.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	64.6	40 of 136	70.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.3	30 of 120	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.8	78 of 210	62.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)98th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2021)87th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2021)75th percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)71st percentile-20 vs school

White (2021)63rd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts82%+30 vs state

Geometry66%+21 vs state

Science57%+26 vs state

Algebra I53%+32 vs state

Mathematics42%+15 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Amazing school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Would not recommend this school to anyone with a special needs child. They will not provide programs my child needs for effective education and social support because of their budget. The staff and students are bullies and will make your child feel like they belong on the other side of the tracks and like a social outcast. 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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	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 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fallston Middle School	Public	6-8	2303 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4129	1,068	69	15.5	12.1%	896 (83.9%)	45 (4.2%)	49 (4.6%)	25 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	44 (4.1%)	91	26^th of 339 public middle schools	92.3%		91.4	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%	4	45.6	32.5	9.0	41.8	85.5	84.7	75.5	81.9	53.2	65.7	56.9	$14,427	$925	$13,502
Bel Air Middle	Public	6-8	99 Idlewild Street	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4140	1,080	77	14.1	24.1%	751 (69.5%)	74 (6.9%)	106 (9.8%)	66 (6.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	77 (7.1%)	86.1	45^th of 339 public middle schools	86.7%		83.4	53^rd of 337 public middle schools	84.3%	8	37.7	22.5	16.2	35.7	75.7	75.1	75.9	75.6	62.2	50.0	53.1	$17,162	$1,271	$15,891
Southampton Middle	Public	6-8	1200 Moores Mill Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4150	1,192	79	15.1	22.8%	868 (72.8%)	105 (8.8%)	78 (6.5%)	67 (5.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (6.0%)	86.3	44^th of 339 public middle schools	87.0%		80.6	61^st of 337 public middle schools	81.9%	17	42.8	28.1	4.9	34.9	80.7	76.5	71.7	76.2	47.6	30.9	50.1	$16,207	$1,306	$14,901
Patterson Mill Middle School	Public	6-8	85 Patterson Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4640	716	49	14.5	21.2%	508 (70.9%)	70 (9.8%)	48 (6.7%)	47 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.9%)	80.9	63^rd of 339 public middle schools	81.4%		79.3	64^th of 337 public middle schools	81.0%	1	35.3	22.3	6.9	31.5	78.5	78.9	63.7	73.4	49.1	41.1	47.6	$14,947	$983	$13,963
Magnolia Middle	Public	6-8	299 Fort Hoyle Rd	Joppa	21085	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 612-1525	689	63	10.9	76.2%	155 (22.5%)	356 (51.7%)	86 (12.5%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (11.3%)	22.1	270^th of 339 public middle schools	20.4%		27.8	231^st of 337 public middle schools	31.5%	39	6.4	0.6	1.5	5.6	35.5	40.1	28.0	34.5	14.5	8.3	11.5	$20,839	$2,159	$18,680
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 339 public middle schools	72.6%		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
Edgewood Middle	Public	6-8	2311 Willoughby Beach Rd	Edgewood	21040	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 612-1518	936	81	11.5	69.2%	224 (23.9%)	427 (45.6%)	173 (18.5%)	29 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (8.4%)	25.9	249^th of 339 public middle schools	26.5%		29.1	227^th of 337 public middle schools	32.6%	22	6.8	2.5	1.2	5.0	40.6	42.4	32.6	38.5	9.8	25.0	13.4	$18,776	$2,062	$16,714
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	243^rd of 339 public middle schools	28.3%		31	219^th of 337 public middle schools	35.0%	24	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
North Harford Middle	Public	6-8	112 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3658	849	61	13.8	21.4%	773 (91.0%)	11 (1.3%)	33 (3.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.2%)	73	88^th of 339 public middle schools	74.0%		72.4	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		25.2	22.6	3.2	26.3	74.4	75.1	57.8	69.2	51.8	51.0	43.2	$17,446	$1,465	$15,980
Crossroads Center	Public	6-8	11640 Crossroads Circle	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2275	32	24	1.3	65.6%	5 (15.6%)	18 (56.3%)	8 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	6.5	338^th of 339 public middle schools	0.3%		8	336^th of 337 public middle schools	0.3%	2	0.0	2.7		1.1	5.9	2.8	2.2	3.1			0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Fallston Middle School

What district is Fallston Middle School in?

Harford County Public Schools

How many students attend Fallston Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,068 students attended Fallston Middle School.

Is Fallston Middle School a good school?

Yes. Fallston Middle School ranks in the top 7.7% of Maryland middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fallston Middle School?

Students at Fallston Middle School are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Fallston Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fallston Middle School usually go on to attend Fallston High

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