Catonsville Middle

Summary:

Catonsville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Catonsville, Maryland, which is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently standing at 82nd out of Maryland's middle schools with a 4-star rating.

Catonsville Middle excels in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state, but lags behind in mathematics. The school's performance in Algebra I, Geometry, and 8th grade Science assessments is strong, but there are disparities in the academic achievement of different student subgroups. While the school's female and male students perform well, Asian and multi-racial students, as well as Hispanic and special education students, have lower rankings compared to their peers. Additionally, Catonsville Middle serves a significant population of students from low-income families, which may present unique challenges.

Despite these challenges, Catonsville Middle has maintained a consistent academic performance over the years, suggesting a stable educational environment and a focus on maintaining high standards. The school's diverse student population is a strength, but addressing the varying performance of different subgroups and improving mathematics instruction could help the school continue to provide a high-quality education for all its students. Nearby schools like Elkridge Landing Middle and Burleigh Manor Middle may offer additional insights for comparison.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2301 Edmondson Ave
       Catonsville, MD  21228-4714


(410) 887-0803

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,544 Help


Students who attend Catonsville Middle usually attend:

High:    Catonsville High

Feeder schools for Catonsville Middle:

Elementary:    Hillcrest Elementary
    Westchester Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  805

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
African American:
20.6%
Asian:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Catonsville Middle ranks better than 75% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4th among 27 ranked middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.84. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Catonsville Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (20.6%), Asian (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catonsville Middle is 17.2. 27 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Catonsville Middle is $15,544. 23 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Catonsville Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Catonsville Middle 82nd of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Catonsville Middle in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Catonsville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.03 217th 252 13.9%
2005 19.64 208th 255 18.4%
2006 13.20 220th 254 13.4%
2007 21.75 208th 264 21.2%
2008 82.39 46th 283 83.7%
2009 83.19 36th 301 88.0%
2010 79.67 62nd 324 80.9%
2011 76.66 72nd 309 76.7%
2012 81.96 50th 314 84.1%
2013 82.40 49th 316 84.5%
2014 79.05 73rd 339 78.5%
2015 80.24 46th 315 85.4%
2016 67.96 89th 314 71.7%
2017 66.01 101st 317 68.1%
2018 63.07 110th 328 66.5%
2019 59.85 115th 316 63.6%
2021 77.41 57th 303 81.2%
2022 63.74 111th 333 66.7%
2023 58.85 107th 322 66.8%
2024 67.84 82nd 328 75.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.12 101st 136 25.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.81 67th 120 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.56 110th 273 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.85 61st 303 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.13 52nd 288 81.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.82 105th 116 9.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.57 72nd 259 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.15 135th 207 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Catonsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.65 55th 210 73.8%
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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.

Catonsville Middle Test Scores
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by a student
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Open Quote Catonsville middle is awesome, the teachers are great there are fun things to do in clubs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Catonsville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 550 100 8 5 0 n/a n/a 3 666
1990 374 68 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 404 68 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 414 81 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 466 78 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1994 492 103 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 440 125 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 440 125 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 426 124 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 406 103 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 430 106 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 427 119 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 437 125 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 476 151 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 476 151 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 470 145 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2005 437 169 18 8 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2006 438 190 24 6 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 431 199 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 441 205 26 12 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2009 421 199 31 14 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2010 410 180 33 17 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 407 181 41 26 0 0 28 0 683
2012 437 184 34 37 0 0 28 0 720
2013 471 201 33 38 2 1 28 0 774
2014 501 181 35 40 2 3 32 0 794
2015 505 155 46 47 3 2 38 0 796
2016 513 171 71 56 1 0 44 0 856
2017 491 163 86 53 4 2 42 0 841
2018 524 169 86 53 2 1 40 0 875
2019 502 175 86 52 3 4 37 0 859
2020 508 174 73 61 1 3 30 0 850
2021 455 171 85 68 1 5 36 0 821
2022 406 155 79 65 1 3 31 0 740
2023 412 166 119 70 1 2 35 0 805

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Catonsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 42.0 15.8 n/a
1990 455 33.0 13.7 4.8
1991 484 34.4 14.0 4.3
1992 508 37.8 13.4 5.3
1993 557 48.0 11.6 4.8
1994 607 42.2 14.4 9.4
1995 579 37.6 15.4 13.5
1996 579 37.6 15.4 13.5
1997 566 35.6 15.9 13.8
1998 528 36.4 14.5 11.9
1999 561 36.4 15.4 15.3
2000 567 39.0 14.5 16.2
2001 581 39.0 14.9 15.5
2002 652 38.0 17.2 17
2003 652 38.0 17.2 17
2004 643 43.9 14.6 16.2
2005 633 40.0 15.8 18
2006 658 41.0 16.0 20.5
2007 663 44.6 14.9 21.9
2008 685 44.0 15.6 18.8
2009 667 44.2 15.1 21
2010 641 44.0 14.5 22.5
2011 683 43.0 15.8 24.7
2012 720 44.0 16.3 25.1
2013 774 46.3 16.7 25.5
2014 794 49.0 16.2 25.2
2015 796 51.0 15.6 25.6
2016 856 52.0 16.4 25
2017 841 55.0 15.2 25.6
2018 875 53.0 16.5 25.9
2019 859 53.9 15.9 27.8
2020 850 58.8 14.4 26.2
2021 821 56.9 14.4 30.2
2022 740 51.7 14.3 21.5
2023 805 46.6 17.2 40.1

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 Catonsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 42.0 15.8 n/a
1990 455 33.0 13.7 4.8
1991 484 34.4 14.0 4.3
1992 508 37.8 13.4 5.3
1993 557 48.0 11.6 4.8
1994 607 42.2 14.4 9.4
1995 579 37.6 15.4 13.5
1996 579 37.6 15.4 13.5
1997 566 35.6 15.9 13.8
1998 528 36.4 14.5 11.9
1999 561 36.4 15.4 15.3
2000 567 39.0 14.5 16.2
2001 581 39.0 14.9 15.5
2002 652 38.0 17.2 17
2003 652 38.0 17.2 17
2004 643 43.9 14.6 16.2
2005 633 40.0 15.8 18
2006 658 41.0 16.0 20.5
2007 663 44.6 14.9 21.9
2008 685 44.0 15.6 18.8
2009 667 44.2 15.1 21
2010 641 44.0 14.5 22.5
2011 683 43.0 15.8 24.7
2012 720 44.0 16.3 25.1
2013 774 46.3 16.7 25.5
2014 794 49.0 16.2 25.2
2015 796 51.0 15.6 25.6
2016 856 52.0 16.4 25
2017 841 55.0 15.2 25.6
2018 875 53.0 16.5 25.9
2019 859 53.9 15.9 27.8
2020 850 58.8 14.4 26.2
2021 821 56.9 14.4 30.2
2022 740 51.7 14.3 21.5
2023 805 46.6 17.2 40.1

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 Catonsville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (3.4%) $12,498 (96.6%) $12,934
2020 $461 (3.3%) $13,329 (96.6%) $13,791
2021 $615 (4.4%) $13,347 (95.6%) $13,961
2022 $1,051 (7.2%) $13,484 (92.8%) $14,536
2023 $1,757 (11.3%) $13,787 (88.7%) $15,544

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Catonsville Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 322 Middle schools
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859805
 6.3%
African American175166
 5.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian86119
 38.4%
Hispanic5270
 34.6%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White502412
 17.9%
Two or More Races3735
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%40.1%
 12.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Catonsville Middle

Catonsville Middle ranks 82nd of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Catonsville Middle usually go on to attend Catonsville High

Students at Catonsville Middle are 51% White, 21% African American, 15% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 805 students attended Catonsville Middle.


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