Serving 905 students in grades 6-8, Pikesville 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikesville Middle School's student population of 905 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Pikesville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikesville Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1098 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
63%
33%
White
14%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Pikesville Middle School's ranking?
Pikesville Middle School is ranked #1098 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pikesville Middle School often compared to?
Pikesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Park Middle Magnet School, Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pikesville Middle School?
905 students attend Pikesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pikesville Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikesville Middle School?
Pikesville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pikesville Middle School offer ?
Pikesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pikesville Middle School part of?
Pikesville Middle School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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