The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 84%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)31%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
10%
Black
(09-10)83%
38%
White
(09-10)17%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School?
244 students attend Diggs-johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Diggs-johnson Middle School students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Diggs-johnson Middle School offer ?
Diggs-johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Diggs-johnson Middle School part of?
Diggs-johnson Middle School is part of Baltimore City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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