Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Banneker 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 776 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Benjamin Banneker 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 Benjamin Banneker Middle School is 0.56, 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.
What is Benjamin Banneker Middle School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School is ranked #1016 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker Middle School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggs Chaney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Middle School?
776 students attend Benjamin Banneker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Benjamin Banneker Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Middle School?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Middle School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Middle School part of?
This school is amazing! best school I've been to and is a lot better than Briggs Chaney ms. They give better education and have a lot of friendly people. Benjamin Banneker gives amazing lunches and doesn't stress their students, please rank it up higher! thank you.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Shan Rakmin
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 776 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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