GENERAL JOHN STRICKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

General John Stricker Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 736 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, General John Stricker Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

General John Stricker Middle School, located in Dundalk, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is named in honor of General John Stricker, a prominent figure in the War of 1812 and a key commander during the Battle of North Point, which reflects the school’s deep ties to the historic Dundalk community. The campus serves as a central hub for local families, focusing on academic growth and preparing students for the transition to high school within the BCPS framework.

The school’s mission emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Like many schools in the district, General John Stricker offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests outside of core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. Through its website and administrative outreach, the school maintains a strong commitment to communication with parents and guardians to ensure that students receive the resources necessary for both their educational development and social-emotional success.

For more information, contact General John Stricker Middle at (410) 887-7038 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.