Southampton Middle

1,175 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southampton Middle School, located at 1200 Moores Mill Rd in Bel Air, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Harford County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, social development, and personal responsibility among its middle school student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future success.

The campus at Southampton Middle serves as a hub for the local Bel Air community, often fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to enrich the student experience and allow for exploration of individual interests. Through its focus on a supportive school culture and academic rigor, Southampton Middle strives to ensure that every student feels valued while working toward their full potential in an ever-changing educational landscape.

1,175

Total Students

76.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southampton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	72
Black	81
Asian	65
Two or More	58
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
895 (76.2 %)
Black
81 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
72 (6.1 %)
Asian
65 (5.5 %)
Two or More
58 (4.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-4150
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 376

Grade 7 404

Grade 8 395