Serving 755 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 39% of the student body (majority 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: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Middle School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 #803 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 Central Middle School, Arundel Middle School, Severna Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Southern Middle School?
755 students attend Southern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southern Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 Anne Arundel County School District.
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