Arbutus Middle School

Baltimore's Arbutus Middle School has 964 students enrolled.

Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore has a student:teacher ratio of 15:1.

Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore, MD has a loop in front for drop offs.

Arbutus Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore County Public Schools

2.5

3.2

974 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michelle P. Feeney

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 60	Full Time Teachers 60
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

334:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.8%	Female 48.2%
White 41.1%	Asian or Pacific Islander 23.5%
Black 18%	Hispanic 9.8%
Two or more races 7.4%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#19 Most Diverse Public MS in Maryland

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

4/30/2019

the teachers was pretty unfair and rude but otherwise the school provided many clubs/sports and pretty good academic breakthrough throughout the students. but there food is bad and no vegetarian options which was not impressing.

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4.0 parent

2/17/2026

2023-2026 I must say AMS has made such a wonderful impression on my girls. The staff makes my kids feel seen. The administration loves my kids to pieces and it's been a joy knowing my kids are genuinely cared for while they are there.

4.0 parent

10/3/2025

Middle School is a tough age no matter the school your kid goes too. Parent your kid and help them to establish good friendships and middle school will be that much easier. Our experience at AMS was good.

1.0 student

9/17/2025

This is the most trashy school on earth

4.0 parent

8/31/2025

Middle school is generally a tough time for kids but I feel like the staff at AMS really care about helping the kids get through this time why addressing their social emotional needs. The counselors are assigned by grades and stay with their students throughout their time at AMS. Mr. Chalk has been...

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Arbutus Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Baltimore, MD, in the Arbutus neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 974 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Arbutus Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $346,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maiden Choice School, Western School of Technology, Catonsville High School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arbutus Middle School.

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