MILTON M. SOMERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Milton M. Somers Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Charles County Public Schools school district, located in La Plata, MD with about 986 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, Milton M. Somers Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Milton M. Somers Middle School, located in La Plata, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Charles County Public Schools system. Named after a prominent local educator, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. It serves students in the middle school grades, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, English, and social studies, while also offering a variety of exploratory electives.

Beyond the classroom, Milton M. Somers Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while building the foundational skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Milton M. Somers Middle School at (301) 934-4663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646-0166
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MILTON M. SOMERS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in La Plata, MD with about 986 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
986
Teachers:
66
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 986 students

White
46.5%
Black or African American
36.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.