What are the demographics of Midtowns student population?
Midtown students are: 76 percent African American 18percent white 3 percent Asian/Pacific Islander 3 percent Hispanic 44 percent are eligible for free or reduced lunch • Who is eligible to attend Midtown? Midtown was originally founded to serve the communities of Reservoir Hill and Bolton Hill, and that continues to be its top priority. Over the years, however, its lottery process has allowed its reach to extend beyond those two neighborhoods, and today Midtown serves students and families from across Baltimore City. Students are admitted strictly on a lottery basis, and there are no admissions criteria-other than proof of residency within the school’s target zone. • How does Midtown’s lottery work? The lottery, conducted each year in early spring, works like this: 10 slots each are set aside for Reservoir Hill and Bolton Hill. Because siblings of current students are grandfathered in and guaranteed admission to the school, some of these slots are typically taken by incoming siblings.
