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Lansdowne Middle

Summary:

Lansdowne Middle is a public magnet middle school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 869 students. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lansdowne Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Maryland middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 272-319 out of 303-328 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. Lansdowne Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 22.44% White, 23.82% African American, 40.51% Hispanic, and 5.41% Asian. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.77% to 82.31% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Lansdowne Middle's performance lags significantly behind the nearby Arbutus Middle School, which is ranked in the top 50% of Maryland middle schools and outperforms the state and district averages on MCAP tests. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to Lansdowne Middle's underperformance. Despite the challenges faced by Lansdowne Middle, the school's diverse student population and higher-than-average spending per student could present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2400 Lansdowne Rd
       Baltimore, MD  21227-2019

(410) 887-1411

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,712 Help


Students who attend Lansdowne Middle usually attend:

High:    Lansdowne High

Feeder schools for Lansdowne Middle:

Elementary:    Baltimore Highlands Elementary
    Lansdowne Elementary
    Riverview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  869

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.5%
African American:
23.8%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lansdowne Middle ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 26th 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 7.42. (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 Lansdowne Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.5%), African American (23.8%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lansdowne Middle is 13.6, which is the 5th best among 27 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lansdowne Middle is $17,712, which is the 10th highest among 27 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lansdowne Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lansdowne Middle 319th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.02 45th 252 82.1%
2005 78.36 55th 255 78.4%
2006 80.88 47th 254 81.5%
2007 84.54 39th 264 85.2%
2008 12.14 254th 283 10.2%
2009 19.62 263rd 301 12.6%
2010 22.37 278th 324 14.2%
2011 18.83 263rd 309 14.9%
2012 12.93 279th 314 11.1%
2013 7.70 301st 316 4.7%
2014 18.60 273rd 339 19.5%
2015 13.17 287th 315 8.9%
2016 12.02 286th 314 8.9%
2017 12.45 291st 317 8.2%
2018 11.61 309th 328 5.8%
2019 8.18 309th 316 2.2%
2021 12.94 272nd 303 10.2%
2022 13.30 311th 333 6.6%
2023 5.43 315th 322 2.2%
2024 7.42 319th 328 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.33 227th 273 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.24 279th 303 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.56 264th 288 8.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 1.43 116th 116 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.58 250th 259 3.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.22 204th 207 1.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lansdowne Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.17 207th 210 1.4%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lansdowne Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 612 35 9 5 1 n/a n/a -1 661
1990 573 45 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1991 555 38 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 572 47 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 596 51 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 599 86 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1995 595 98 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 595 98 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 611 111 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1998 568 142 40 17 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 521 141 53 10 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2000 504 170 62 15 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2001 486 168 83 19 1 n/a n/a 0 757
2002 478 173 86 46 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2003 478 173 86 46 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2004 460 229 60 52 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2005 441 228 36 65 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2006 371 237 29 75 2 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 336 232 32 82 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 327 226 42 100 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2009 316 226 40 87 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2010 303 231 55 78 8 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 270 210 37 77 3 0 13 0 610
2012 260 219 45 94 1 0 14 0 633
2013 257 249 49 101 1 0 17 0 674
2014 281 223 37 106 0 0 25 0 672
2015 273 213 75 116 1 0 28 0 706
2016 263 207 86 126 1 0 28 0 711
2017 239 222 94 156 4 2 38 0 755
2018 222 222 85 187 11 2 33 0 762
2019 214 221 71 223 10 1 47 0 787
2020 201 246 62 292 16 1 48 0 866
2021 211 252 58 316 17 1 55 0 910
2022 202 228 50 327 12 1 54 0 874
2023 195 207 47 352 7 2 59 0 869

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 Lansdowne Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 661 45.7 14.4 n/a
1990 632 50.1 12.6 21.5
1991 608 44.6 13.6 20.7
1992 632 43.5 14.5 22.8
1993 663 46.6 14.2 21.7
1994 704 43.4 16.2 32.8
1995 705 46.7 15.1 38.3
1996 705 46.7 15.1 38.3
1997 740 48.0 15.4 42
1998 767 55.5 13.8 44.1
1999 725 55.5 13.1 59.6
2000 751 59.0 12.7 59
2001 757 57.0 13.3 63
2002 785 58.0 13.5 66.9
2003 785 58.0 13.5 66.9
2004 803 61.0 13.2 65.8
2005 772 58.0 13.3 64.1
2006 714 58.0 12.3 63.4
2007 683 54.5 12.5 66.2
2008 697 55.5 12.6 67.1
2009 671 55.0 12.2 71.5
2010 675 54.5 12.3 74.1
2011 610 55.0 11.0 75.9
2012 633 56.0 11.3 80.3
2013 674 53.5 12.5 84.6
2014 672 52.0 12.9 85.9
2015 706 54.0 13.0 84.1
2016 711 56.0 12.6 80
2017 755 50.0 15.1 74
2018 762 51.0 14.9 81.4
2019 787 50.0 15.7 81.1
2020 866 57.0 15.1 81.3
2021 910 67.0 13.5 82.3
2022 874 62.0 14.0 49.8
2023 869 63.5 13.6 62

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 Lansdowne Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 661 45.7 14.4 n/a
1990 632 50.1 12.6 21.5
1991 608 44.6 13.6 20.7
1992 632 43.5 14.5 22.8
1993 663 46.6 14.2 21.7
1994 704 43.4 16.2 32.8
1995 705 46.7 15.1 38.3
1996 705 46.7 15.1 38.3
1997 740 48.0 15.4 42
1998 767 55.5 13.8 44.1
1999 725 55.5 13.1 59.6
2000 751 59.0 12.7 59
2001 757 57.0 13.3 63
2002 785 58.0 13.5 66.9
2003 785 58.0 13.5 66.9
2004 803 61.0 13.2 65.8
2005 772 58.0 13.3 64.1
2006 714 58.0 12.3 63.4
2007 683 54.5 12.5 66.2
2008 697 55.5 12.6 67.1
2009 671 55.0 12.2 71.5
2010 675 54.5 12.3 74.1
2011 610 55.0 11.0 75.9
2012 633 56.0 11.3 80.3
2013 674 53.5 12.5 84.6
2014 672 52.0 12.9 85.9
2015 706 54.0 13.0 84.1
2016 711 56.0 12.6 80
2017 755 50.0 15.1 74
2018 762 51.0 14.9 81.4
2019 787 50.0 15.7 81.1
2020 866 57.0 15.1 81.3
2021 910 67.0 13.5 82.3
2022 874 62.0 14.0 49.8
2023 869 63.5 13.6 62

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lansdowne Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,053 (6.9%) $14,219 (93.1%) $15,271
2020 $968 (6.9%) $13,118 (93.1%) $14,086
2021 $1,164 (8.2%) $13,026 (91.8%) $14,190
2022 $1,527 (10.6%) $12,849 (89.4%) $14,376
2023 $2,449 (13.8%) $15,263 (86.2%) $17,712

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lansdowne 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 315th of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students787869
 10.4%
African American221207
 6.3%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian7147
 33.8%
Hispanic223352
 57.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White214195
 8.9%
Two or More Races4759
 25.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.1%62%
 19%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lansdowne Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 869 students attended Lansdowne Middle.

Students at Lansdowne Middle are 41% Hispanic, 24% African American, 22% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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

Lansdowne Middle ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Maryland middle schools.


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