Leonardtown Middle

24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650

969 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leonardtown Middle School, located at 24015 Point Lookout Rd in Leonardtown, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in the heart of the historic Leonardtown community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of Leonardtown High School, with which it shares a close geographical and community connection.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Leonardtown Middle emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills, encouraging students to engage in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. By prioritizing a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while upholding the values and traditions of the surrounding Southern Maryland community.

969

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonardtown Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	728
Hispanic	55
Black	96
Asian	18
Two or More	71
American Indian	1

White
728 (75.1 %)
Black
96 (9.9 %)
Two or More
71 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (5.7 %)
Asian
18 (1.9 %)
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:	St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)475-0230
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 302

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 335