Serving 1,050 students in grades 6-8, Parkland 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 41% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Parkland 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 Parkland Middle School is 0.63, 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 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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkland Middle School?
1,050 students attend Parkland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Parkland Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkland Middle School?
Parkland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkland Middle School offer ?
Parkland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkland Middle School part of?
Great school, with great teachers, and a great principal! Most people who work there are just awesome. They reach out to you to help you solve the problem willing to listen. I highly recommend them.
- Posted by Parent - Gina
510/16/2020
School is great highly recommend. It it was amazing teachers are never mad and always helpful. When you really need it highly recommend it for everyone good student not bad student.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bob
59/17/2020
This school is very nice, the teachers are very sweet and know what they are doing; the school is a very nice place in general. If you're a 5th grader and one of your options for middle school is parkland, I recommend it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ANONYMOUS
15/11/2020
This school is dry. It is very boring and has no fun events.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ANONYNOUS
Review Parkland Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
