Vanguard Collegiate Middle

5000 Truesdale Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206

(443)642-2069

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/374

313 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vanguard Collegiate Middle School, located at 5000 Truesdale Ave in Baltimore, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a college-preparatory culture, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for long-term success in higher education and professional career paths.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Vanguard Collegiate is known for its commitment to developing the "whole child" by fostering a supportive community and emphasizing character development alongside scholastic achievement. The school strives to maintain high expectations for its students, providing structured support systems and a personalized approach to learning. By integrating rigorous coursework with a focus on student growth, Vanguard Collegiate works to provide a transformative educational experience for families in the Baltimore area.

313

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanguard Collegiate Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	29
Black	247
Asian	16
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
247 (78.9%)
Hispanic
29 (9.3%)
Asian
16 (5.1%)
White
14 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(443)642-2069
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/374
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 120