Serving 983 students in grades 6-8, Arbutus Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 983 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Arbutus Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbutus Middle School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Arbutus Middle School is ranked #828 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Arbutus Middle School often compared to?
Arbutus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catonsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Arbutus Middle School?
983 students attend Arbutus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arbutus Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbutus Middle School?
Arbutus Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arbutus Middle School offer ?
Arbutus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbutus Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 983 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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