Magnolia Middle

730 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Magnolia Middle School, located at 299 Fort Hoyle Road in Joppa, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a suburban community, serving as a focal point for the local Joppa area and fostering a student body that reflects the diverse population of the region.

The school focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities. Magnolia Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Through various school initiatives, clubs, and athletic programs, the school strives to keep students engaged and prepared for the challenges of their upcoming secondary education.

730

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnolia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	88
Black	384
Asian	11
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Black
384 (52.7 %)
White
184 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
88 (12.1 %)
Two or More
54 (7.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

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)612-1525
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 6 235

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 248