Mace's Lane Middle School

Dorchester County Public Schools
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
481 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mace’s Lane Middle School, located in Cambridge, Maryland, serves as a vital educational hub within the Dorchester County Public Schools system. The school is deeply rooted in local history; the building formerly housed the historic Mace’s Lane High School, which served as the primary school for Black students in Dorchester County during the era of segregation. Today, the school embraces this heritage while focusing on providing a modern middle school experience that fosters academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mace’s Lane Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school climate. The school is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its unique historical identity alongside contemporary educational standards, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while staying connected to the rich legacy of their community.
481
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    302 (62.8 %)
  • White
    81 (16.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dorchester County Public Schools
Phone: (410)228-2111
Website: http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/middle-schools/mace-s-lane-middle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 393
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 6 155
Grade 7 153
Grade 8 173
Gender Ratio