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Macarthur Middle School vs. Lindale Middle School

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School Overview

School
Macarthur Middle School
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lindale Middle School
415 Andover Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,174 students in grades 6-8, Lindale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
842 students
1,174 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Macarthur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lindale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Macarthur Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lindale Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Macarthur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lindale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lindale Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#916 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#846 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Macarthur Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lindale Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macarthur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macarthur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macarthur Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lindale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Macarthur Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lindale Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
297
381
Grade 7 Students
259
385
Grade 8 Students
286
408

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Macarthur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lindale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Macarthur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lindale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
55%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Macarthur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lindale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Macarthur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lindale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Macarthur Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lindale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Macarthur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lindale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Macarthur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lindale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Macarthur Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lindale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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