Dundalk Middle

dundalkms.bcps.org

598 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dundalk Middle School, located at 7400 Dunmanway in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public middle school serving the Dundalk community within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the BCPS curriculum, the school aims to challenge its diverse student body while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Dundalk Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s website highlights various extracurricular opportunities, administrative policies, and resources intended to keep families connected to the learning process. As a central hub for local students, the school focuses on creating a sense of belonging and academic excellence, striving to equip young learners with the essential skills, character, and knowledge needed to excel in their future educational and career paths.

598

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dundalk Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	258
Black	141
Asian	7
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
258 (43.1%)
Black
141 (23.6%)
White
134 (22.4%)
Two or More
56 (9.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-7018
Website:	http://dundalkms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 182

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 231