Middle Schools in Dorchester County Public Schools

The Dorchester County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to two middle schools: Mace's Lane Middle School and North Dorchester Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the two, with North Dorchester Middle School consistently outperforming Mace's Lane Middle School on academic measures.

North Dorchester Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, with a 3-star statewide ranking from SchoolDigger compared to Mace's Lane Middle School's 0-star rating. North Dorchester outperforms the district and state averages on MCAP test scores in math, English language arts, and science, with a higher percentage of proficient or better students across most grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, North Dorchester Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (100%) compared to Mace's Lane Middle School (100%).

The data also highlights notable differences in the racial makeup of the two schools, with Mace's Lane Middle School having a majority African American student population (62.79%) and North Dorchester Middle School having a majority White student population (62.17%). This raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for students of different racial backgrounds within the Dorchester County Public Schools district. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of the performance disparities and develop targeted interventions to ensure all students in the district receive a high-quality education.