For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,753 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 6% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Halethorpe, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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