Serving 993 students in grades 4-8, Holabird 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holabird Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Holabird Middle School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Holabird Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holabird Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
43%
23%
Black
13%
33%
White
34%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holabird Middle School's ranking?
Holabird Middle School is ranked #1289 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Holabird Middle School often compared to?
Holabird Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lansdowne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Holabird Middle School?
993 students attend Holabird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Holabird Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holabird Middle School?
Holabird Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holabird Middle School offer ?
Holabird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holabird Middle School part of?
Holabird Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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