For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 491 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in Riverside is Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD include Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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