SOMERSET 6/7 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Somerset County Public Schools school district, located in Westover, MD with about 430 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School, located in Westover, Maryland, serves as a specialized transition point for students in Somerset County Public Schools. By focusing exclusively on the sixth and seventh grades, the school aims to provide a bridge between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of middle and high school. The facility is situated on the Tawes Campus, which centralizes various educational and administrative services for the district, fostering a collaborative environment for student development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing core academic subjects while encouraging personal and social responsibility. As part of the broader Somerset County Public School system, the intermediate school works to align its instructional goals with state standards, ensuring that students build a strong foundational base in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through its targeted programming, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success as they advance toward their secondary education.

For more information, contact Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School at (410) 621-0161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.