At a glance
Reported students
490
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Mace's Lane Middle School: 490 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Mace's Lane Middle School
Mace's Lane Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cambridge. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Dorchester County Public Schools. NCES reports 490 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mace's Lane Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.7%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black58.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dorchester County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Dorchester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
414 reported students
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
North Dorchester High School
High · Grades 09–12
526 reported students
Sandy Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Hurlock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
391 reported students
Warwick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near Mace's Lane Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choptank Elementary School Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 0.1 mi |
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School High · Dorchester County Public Schools | 09–12 | 811 | 0.9 mi |
| Dorchester County Career and Technology Center High · Dorchester County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Maple Elementary School Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 1.2 mi |
| Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center Other · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Sandy Hill Elementary Elementary · Dorchester County Public Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mace's Lane Middle School
What grades does Mace's Lane Middle School serve?
Mace's Lane Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dorchester County Public Schools.
How many students attend Mace's Lane Middle School?
Mace's Lane Middle School reported 490 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mace's Lane Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 490 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mace's Lane Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mace's Lane Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dorchester County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mace's Lane Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mace's Lane Middle School in?
Mace's Lane Middle School is part of Dorchester County Public Schools, based in Cambridge, MD, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mace's Lane Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Choptank Elementary School (0.1 mi), Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (0.9 mi), Dorchester County Career and Technology Center (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.