Bel Air Middle School

99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,138 students in grades 6-8, Bel Air Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bel Air Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Bel Air Middle School's student population of 1,138 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Bel Air Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#428 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bel Air Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Bel Air Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bel Air Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bel Air Middle School's ranking?
Bel Air Middle School is ranked #428 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bel Air Middle School often compared to?
Bel Air Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Mill Middle School, Aberdeen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Middle School?
1,138 students attend Bel Air Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bel Air Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air Middle School?
Bel Air Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Middle School offer ?
Bel Air Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air Middle School part of?
Bel Air Middle School is part of Harford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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