Sparrows Point Middle

sparrowspointms.bcps.org

561 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sparrows Point Middle School, located in Edgemere, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on the scenic North Point peninsula, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and emotional developmental needs of students in grades six through eight.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Sparrows Point Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By leveraging its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding community, the school often incorporates a distinct local character into its identity. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and staff resources through their official BCPS website, which serves as a primary portal for school-to-home communication.

561

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparrows Point Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	34
Black	54
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (76.1 %)
Black
54 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.1 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-7524
Website:	http://sparrowspointms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 178

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 202