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Vanguard Collegiate Middle

5000 Truesdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206Baltimore City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
343
Students
Total enrolled
$23,862
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 66% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 343 students in grades 06–08 in Baltimore, Maryland.
66% above average funding
District spends $23,862 per pupil, 66% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a mid-sized middle in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 06–08 with 343 students. The district invests $23,862 per student — 66% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

343
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution194 male · 148 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 290 students
Student Composition
8%
86%
Asian2%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black86%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240009001693

Academic Outcomes at Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21206

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,862Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,862
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,499
Student Support$4,534
Administration$2,863
Operations$3,579
Other$2,386
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,862 spent per student, an estimated $10,571 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
33%
State government
51.4%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,862/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KIPP Harmony AcademyRoland Park Elementary/MiddleThe Belair-Edison SchoolLakeland Elementary/Middle
+12 more
↓
High School
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical HighDigital Harbor High SchoolBaltimore Polytechnic InstituteBaltimore City College
+10 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBaltimore city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools →
Phone: (443)642-2069
NCES ID: 240009001693
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Baltimore seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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Elem
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Elem
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
5000 Truesdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.