For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,424 students in 21212, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD are Tunbridge Public Charter School, Dumbarton Middle School and Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21212 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21212, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21212, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Gr: PK-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21212, MD include Tunbridge Public Charter School, Dumbarton Middle School and Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21212?
4 public middle schools are located in 21212.
What is the racial composition of students in 21212?
21212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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