Bel Air Middle

1,138 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bel Air Middle School, located at 99 Idlewild Street in Bel Air, Maryland, is a prominent public school serving students in the Harford County Public School district. As a middle school, it provides an educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition from elementary school to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school is known for being a focal point of the local Bel Air community, maintaining a long-standing presence in the area and contributing to the town's educational infrastructure.

Academically, Bel Air Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, supplemented by a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and arts programs. With its central location in Bel Air, the school continues to be a staple for families in the region, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors at the high school level.

1,138

Total Students

79.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bel Air Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	821
Hispanic	90
Black	95
Asian	80
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
821 (72.1 %)
Black
95 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
90 (7.9 %)
Asian
80 (7.0 %)
Two or More
51 (4.5 %)
American Indian
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)638-4140
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 378

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 419