For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,401 students in Dundalk, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD are Battle Monument School, Holabird Middle School and General John Stricker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dundalk, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dundalk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dundalk, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Holabird Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7049
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7049
Gr: 4-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
General John Stricker Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Trappe Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7038
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Dundalk Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Dunmanway
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7018
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7018
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dundalk, MD include Battle Monument School, Holabird Middle School and General John Stricker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dundalk?
4 public middle schools are located in Dundalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dundalk?
Dundalk public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.