Best middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Baltimore City Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Baltimore City Public Schools
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- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Baltimore City Public Schools
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- 121The Crossroads SchoolBaltimore · Charter Middle12% Math proficiency · 162 students
- 215Baltimore Collegiate School for BoysBaltimore · Charter Middle11% Math proficiency · 303 students
- 315Booker T. Washington MiddleBaltimore · Public Middle0.5% Math proficiency · 192 students
- 414Vanguard Collegiate MiddleBaltimore · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 514Lillie May Carroll Jackson SchoolBaltimore · Charter Middle2% Math proficiency · 209 students
- 613Stadium SchoolBaltimore · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 711The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/MiddleBaltimore · Public Middle3% Math proficiency · 513 students
- 810Katherine Johnson Global AcademyBaltimore · Public Middle2% Math proficiency · 473 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crossroads School Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 20.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 162 |
| 2 | Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys Baltimore · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Charter | 14.8 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 303 |
| 3 | Booker T. Washington Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 192 |
| 4 | Vanguard Collegiate Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 5 | Lillie May Carroll Jackson School Baltimore · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 13.5 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 209 |
| 6 | Stadium School Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 7 | The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 10.7 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 8 | Katherine Johnson Global Academy Baltimore · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 10.2 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 473 |
The Crossroads School in Baltimore leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 20.8. Of the 8 schools shown, 5 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland middle schools rankings, every school on the Baltimore City Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Baltimore City Public Schools?
The Crossroads School in Baltimore, Maryland ranks first among middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 20.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 162).
How are middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.