Southern Middle School

9615 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Southern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southern Middle School's student population of 449 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Southern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Middle School is 0.62, 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)
#1023 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern 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.
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern 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.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southern 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
1%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southern Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern 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
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern 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 Southern Middle School's ranking?
Southern Middle School is ranked #1023 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southern Middle School often compared to?
Southern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Middle School, Calvert Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Southern Middle School?
449 students attend Southern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southern Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Middle School?
Southern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Middle School offer ?
Southern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Middle School part of?
Southern Middle School is part of Calvert County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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