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Middlesex Elementary School

142 Bennett Rd
Essex, MD 21221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middlesex Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middlesex Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Middlesex Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Middlesex Elementary 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 Middlesex Elementary 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1094 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
25%
15-19%
45%
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
36%
33%
White
27%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middlesex Elementary School's ranking?
Middlesex Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Middlesex Elementary School often compared to?
Middlesex Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead/wakefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Middlesex Elementary School?
425 students attend Middlesex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Middlesex Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex Elementary School?
Middlesex Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middlesex Elementary School offer ?
Middlesex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middlesex Elementary School part of?
Middlesex Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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