NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Northern Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Calvert County Public Schools school district, located in Owings, MD with about 647 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Northern Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northern Middle School, located in Owings, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Calvert County Public School system. Situated on Chaneyville Road, the school functions as a community hub for students in the northern region of the county, typically providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Northern Middle is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture where students are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics and arts to academic clubs. By leveraging its suburban location in Calvert County, Northern Middle benefits from a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through rigorous coursework while preparing them for the demands of the high school experience, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for future academic success.
For more information, contact Northern Middle at (443) 550-9230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owings, MD 20736-9665
(443) 550-9230
NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Owings, MD with about 647 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calvert County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 647 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.