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Mace's Lane Middle School

Summary:

Mace's Lane Middle School is a public middle school in Cambridge, Maryland, serving 481 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mace's Lane Middle School faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance that places it in the bottom quarter of Maryland middle schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (62.79%) compared to nearby schools, and its proficiency rates in MCAP/Mathematics and MCAP/English Language Arts are significantly lower than the Dorchester County and Maryland state averages. Despite spending more per student ($14,778 in 2020-2021) than nearby schools like Colonel Richardson Middle School and North Dorchester Middle School, the academic outcomes at Mace's Lane Middle School do not reflect the additional resources.

The persistent low performance and significant achievement gaps between African American and Hispanic students compared to their White and Asian peers suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles. Comparing Mace's Lane Middle School to the nearby schools with better academic outcomes, such as Colonel Richardson Middle School and North Dorchester Middle School, provides valuable insights into the potential strategies and approaches that could be implemented to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Mace's Lane Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1101 Mace's Lane
       Cambridge, MD  21613

(410) 228-2111

District: Dorchester County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,960 Help


Students who attend Mace's Lane Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Feeder schools for Mace's Lane Middle School:

Elementary:    Choptank Elementary School
    Maple Elementary School
    Sandy Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.8%
White:
16.8%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mace's Lane Middle School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.17. (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 Mace's Lane Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (62.8%), White (16.8%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mace's Lane Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Mace's Lane Middle School employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mace's Lane Middle School is $21,960.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mace's Lane Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mace's Lane Middle School 306th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Mace's Lane Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dorchester County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester County Public Schools 18th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mace's Lane Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.14 33rd 252 86.9%
2005 84.12 36th 255 85.9%
2006 84.14 36th 254 85.8%
2007 80.34 55th 264 79.2%
2008 13.87 248th 283 12.4%
2009 22.35 256th 301 15.0%
2010 30.44 255th 324 21.3%
2011 14.33 280th 309 9.4%
2012 12.11 284th 314 9.6%
2013 13.06 285th 316 9.8%
2014 18.75 271st 339 20.1%
2015 15.01 279th 315 11.4%
2016 13.65 276th 314 12.1%
2017 12.99 287th 317 9.5%
2018 21.63 247th 328 24.7%
2019 18.29 252nd 316 20.3%
2021 12.15 276th 303 8.9%
2022 19.10 285th 333 14.4%
2023 10.35 296th 322 8.1%
2024 10.17 306th 328 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.77 249th 273 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.16 289th 303 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.34 260th 288 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.36 255th 259 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.31 143rd 207 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mace's Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.96 203rd 210 3.3%
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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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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Open Quote Looking at Mace's Lane history, you want to cry for anyone and everyone associated with the school. A quick look at their test results shows a 10yr roller coaster from a 2004 grade8 proficiency percentage of 20%, but then over the next 5yrs, ML struggled but climbed to 55% proficiency IN 2009. The next 5yrs with poor administration, hopelessness within the staff, and zero inclination to find a bit of discipline, the school steeply plummeted back down to 25.9% for the grade8 graduates. The School Board unanimously rejected the efforts to bring the Maryland Eastern Shore a charter school that would attempt a more focused agenda. Every year another year's class moves ahead with little if any progress and little hope for improvement. The Board of Education, the administration, and the Maryland State of Education are all to blame. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mace's Lane Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 342 293 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 356 288 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 363 293 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1992 351 310 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 330 322 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 662
1994 369 338 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1995 374 307 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 374 307 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 337 323 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1998 330 346 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 298 357 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 303 332 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 279 347 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 317 337 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 317 337 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 304 344 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2005 242 337 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 206 325 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 204 291 12 20 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2008 221 282 12 24 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 255 272 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2010 224 274 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2011 195 268 7 15 1 0 16 0 502
2012 183 247 5 19 1 0 21 0 476
2013 182 268 5 28 0 0 19 0 502
2014 179 260 10 41 0 0 16 0 506
2015 166 298 10 37 0 0 22 0 533
2016 148 296 11 42 2 0 36 0 535
2017 128 299 10 47 1 0 46 0 531
2018 118 291 10 50 1 0 56 0 526
2019 84 361 7 45 1 1 59 0 558
2020 72 400 7 55 0 1 41 0 576
2021 92 405 6 63 0 1 36 0 603
2022 93 354 4 70 0 0 30 0 551
2023 81 302 2 66 0 0 30 0 481

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 Mace's Lane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 36.1 17.7 n/a
1990 652 33.5 19.4 33
1991 664 41.0 16.1 31.5
1992 671 38.0 17.6 39
1993 662 37.5 17.7 39.6
1994 712 40.5 17.6 42.1
1995 686 37.0 18.5 42.4
1996 686 37.0 18.5 42.4
1997 669 36.0 18.6 46
1998 682 37.0 18.4 46.2
1999 660 37.0 17.8 52.9
2000 644 38.0 16.9 53.6
2001 633 38.0 16.7 55.1
2002 665 44.0 15.1 54.3
2003 665 44.0 15.1 54.3
2004 667 45.0 14.8 57.1
2005 599 38.0 15.8 63.1
2006 555 39.0 14.2 63.6
2007 529 37.0 14.3 59.2
2008 540 42.0 12.9 63.3
2009 555 39.0 14.2 63.4
2010 526 41.0 12.8 62.9
2011 502 43.2 11.6 71.1
2012 476 41.2 11.5 72.5
2013 502 40.2 12.4 73.9
2014 506 40.2 12.5 75.1
2015 533 36.0 14.8 78.4
2016 535 40.0 13.3 79.1
2017 531 38.0 13.9 71
2018 526 40.0 13.1 100
2019 558 41.9 13.3 100
2020 576 43.3 13.2 100
2021 603 41.9 14.3 100
2022 551 39.0 14.1 100
2023 481 39.0 12.3 100

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 Mace's Lane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 36.1 17.7 n/a
1990 652 33.5 19.4 33
1991 664 41.0 16.1 31.5
1992 671 38.0 17.6 39
1993 662 37.5 17.7 39.6
1994 712 40.5 17.6 42.1
1995 686 37.0 18.5 42.4
1996 686 37.0 18.5 42.4
1997 669 36.0 18.6 46
1998 682 37.0 18.4 46.2
1999 660 37.0 17.8 52.9
2000 644 38.0 16.9 53.6
2001 633 38.0 16.7 55.1
2002 665 44.0 15.1 54.3
2003 665 44.0 15.1 54.3
2004 667 45.0 14.8 57.1
2005 599 38.0 15.8 63.1
2006 555 39.0 14.2 63.6
2007 529 37.0 14.3 59.2
2008 540 42.0 12.9 63.3
2009 555 39.0 14.2 63.4
2010 526 41.0 12.8 62.9
2011 502 43.2 11.6 71.1
2012 476 41.2 11.5 72.5
2013 502 40.2 12.4 73.9
2014 506 40.2 12.5 75.1
2015 533 36.0 14.8 78.4
2016 535 40.0 13.3 79.1
2017 531 38.0 13.9 71
2018 526 40.0 13.1 100
2019 558 41.9 13.3 100
2020 576 43.3 13.2 100
2021 603 41.9 14.3 100
2022 551 39.0 14.1 100
2023 481 39.0 12.3 100

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 Mace's Lane Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,476 (10.6%) $12,501 (89.4%) $13,977
2020 $782 (5.4%) $13,776 (94.6%) $14,558
2021 $1,441 (9.8%) $13,337 (90.2%) $14,778
2022 $922 (6.0%) $14,399 (94.0%) $15,321
2023 $2,223 (10.1%) $19,738 (89.9%) $21,960

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mace's Lane Middle School

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 252nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 296th of 322 Middle schools
 12.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students558481
 13.8%
African American361302
 16.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic4566
 46.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8481
 3.6%
Two or More Races5930
 49.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mace's Lane Middle School

Students who attend Mace's Lane Middle School usually go on to attend Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Mace's Lane Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Maryland middle schools.

Students at Mace's Lane Middle School are 63% African American, 17% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Mace's Lane Middle School.


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