Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Summary:

Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 343 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 24 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vanguard Collegiate Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Maryland, with proficiency rates in MCAP English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the Baltimore City and Maryland state averages. The school has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 85.71% to 89.71% over the past three years, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79.17% to 84.55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,745 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $14,384 to $22,968 per student, the academic outcomes do not reflect a positive correlation between spending and performance.

While Vanguard Collegiate Middle is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state, the nearby schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools district also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom half of Maryland middle schools. This suggests a systemic issue within the district that extends beyond Vanguard Collegiate Middle, and a more comprehensive approach addressing various aspects of the educational system may be necessary to improve student success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5000 Truesdale Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206

(443) 642-2069

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,720

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.6%

Hispanic:

7.9%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vanguard Collegiate Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.6%), Hispanic (7.9%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanguard Collegiate Middle is 14. 5 middle schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vanguard Collegiate Middle employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanguard Collegiate Middle is $28,720, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vanguard Collegiate Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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Rank History for all students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2012	11.35	287^th	314	8.6%
2013	10.56	292^nd	316	7.6%
2014	15.51	284^th	339	16.2%
2015	10.66	301^st	315	4.4%
2016	9.29	300^th	314	4.5%
2019	5.70	314^th	316	0.6%
2021	7.98	295^th	303	2.6%
2022	12.88	312^th	333	6.3%
2023	3.74	320^th	322	0.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.19	256^th	273	6.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.36	284^th	288	1.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.64	254^th	259	1.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	0	92	0	0	0	0	0	0	92
2012	0	183	2	0	0	0	0	0	185
2013	0	320	2	2	1	0	0	0	325
2014	2	297	1	4	2	0	0	0	306
2015	2	288	0	2	2	0	0	0	294
2016	7	436	16	3	1	17	0	0	480
2017	14	382	12	10	1	8	0	0	427
2018	18	355	8	11	0	12	1	0	405
2019	15	332	6	13	0	5	2	0	373
2020	9	331	6	19	0	11	2	0	378
2021	11	366	6	18	0	6	1	0	408
2022	8	294	6	22	0	3	1	0	334
2023	14	294	6	27	0	1	0	1	343
2024	15	257	13	25	2	3	0	0	315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	92	8.0	11.5	96.7
2012	185	10.5	17.6	83.8
2013	325	21.5	15.1	89.5
2014	306	23.0	13.3	94.1
2015	294	21.0	14.0	95.2
2016	480	34.0	14.1	98.8
2017	427	28.5	14.9	100
2018	405	24.5	16.5	100
2019	373	24.0	15.5	100
2020	378	23.5	16.0	69.3
2021	408	23.0	17.7	79.2
2022	334	24.5	13.6	80.2
2023	343	23.0	14.9	84.5
2024	315	22.5	14.0	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	92	8.0	11.5	96.7
2012	185	10.5	17.6	83.8
2013	325	21.5	15.1	89.5
2014	306	23.0	13.3	94.1
2015	294	21.0	14.0	95.2
2016	480	34.0	14.1	98.8
2017	427	28.5	14.9	100
2018	405	24.5	16.5	100
2019	373	24.0	15.5	100
2020	378	23.5	16.0	69.3
2021	408	23.0	17.7	79.2
2022	334	24.5	13.6	80.2
2023	343	23.0	14.9	84.5
2024	315	22.5	14.0	85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,780 (13.9%)	$17,284 (86.1%)	$20,064
2020	$2,777 (14.5%)	$16,330 (85.5%)	$19,108
2021	$3,708 (18.8%)	$16,037 (81.2%)	$19,745
2022	$6,889 (28.2%)	$17,538 (71.8%)	$24,427
2023	$2,067 (7.2%)	$26,653 (92.8%)	$28,720

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 320^th of 322 Middle schools	0%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	343	8%
African American	332	294	11.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	13	27	107.7%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	15	14	6.7%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	84.5%	15.5%

Schools Near Vanguard Collegiate Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)						MCAP English Language Arts (2024)						MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vanguard Collegiate Middle	Public	6-8	5000 Truesdale Avenue	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2069	315	23	14.0	85.4%	15 (4.8%)	257 (81.6%)	25 (7.9%)	13 (4.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										18.6	12.8	12.2				$28,720	$2,067	$26,653
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School	Public, Charter	5-8	2200 Sinclair Lane	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 320-9499	204	17	12.0	78.4%	2 (1.0%)	195 (95.6%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	13.2	293^rd of 328 public middle schools	10.7%		19	265^th of 322 public middle schools	17.7%	28		6.3			8.6			18.8	19.0	16.9	20.7	18.9			5.2	$24,744	$821	$23,923
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle	Public	2-8	1919 N Broadway Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-4325	29	10	2.9	79.3%	2 (6.9%)	26 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)												14.3
Golden Ring Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6700 Kenwood Ave	Baltimore	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(443) 809-0130	805	51	15.7	64.0%	112 (13.9%)	496 (61.6%)	116 (14.4%)	41 (5.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.5%)	22.7	237^th of 328 public middle schools	27.7%		22.1	240^th of 322 public middle schools	25.5%	3			7.5			5.1			27.6	33.9	31.6	31.2	11.7	11.1	14.3	$16,807	$2,223	$14,584
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys	Public, Charter	4-8	2525 Kirk Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5320	279	17	16.4	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	272 (97.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5.2	326^th of 328 public middle schools	0.6%		4.2	318^th of 322 public middle schools	1.2%	8							8.3		12.7	7.9	14.1	10.0				$23,789	$248	$23,541
Stadium School	Public	6-8	1400 Exeter Hall Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2682	265	21	12.9	87.2%	1 (0.4%)	248 (93.6%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6.5	322^nd of 328 public middle schools	1.8%		2.9	322^nd of 322 public middle schools	0.0%										13.6	16.9	8.5	13.3			5.5	$25,858	$2,340	$23,518
Holabird Middle	Public	4-8	1701 Delvale Ave	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-7049	993	64	15.5	67.1%	335 (33.7%)	128 (12.9%)	426 (42.9%)	35 (3.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (6.1%)	11.8	298^th of 328 public middle schools	9.1%		9.5	300^th of 322 public middle schools	6.8%	2	17.5	5.5	6.0			5.6	16.2	5.6	12.9	22.0	20.3	16.4	10.6		11.1	$17,338	$2,357	$14,981
The Crossroads School	Public, Charter	6-8	802 S Caroline Street	Baltimore	21231	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 276-4924	163	13	12.5	72.4%	4 (2.5%)	110 (67.5%)	45 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	33.4	188^th of 328 public middle schools	42.7%		31.2	200^th of 322 public middle schools	37.9%	12			14.8	9.1		9.4			33.3	52.7	31.4	39.4	7.1		17.6	$26,010	$2,482	$23,528
Parkville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8711 Avondale Road	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-5250	1,022	66	15.4	48.2%	360 (35.2%)	436 (42.7%)	105 (10.3%)	54 (5.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (6.1%)	40.2	163^rd of 328 public middle schools	50.3%		36.7	175^th of 322 public middle schools	45.7%	12			15.8			9.8			44.7	46.4	36.3	42.4	26.6	7.7	18.0	$16,693	$1,640	$15,053
General John Stricker Middle	Public	6-8	7855 Trappe Rd	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-7038	700	53	13.3	71.9%	341 (48.7%)	168 (24.0%)	108 (15.4%)	9 (1.3%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	65 (9.3%)	8.8	311^th of 328 public middle schools	5.2%		10	298^th of 322 public middle schools	7.5%	13									14.3	21.2	16.1	17.1			6.3	$22,413	$3,447	$18,966

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Collegiate Middle

What high school do graduates of Vanguard Collegiate Middle attend?

Students who attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle usually go on to attend Academy for College and Career Exploration

What is the racial makeup of Vanguard Collegiate Middle?

Students at Vanguard Collegiate Middle are 82% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Vanguard Collegiate Middle.

What district is Vanguard Collegiate Middle in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

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