Southern Middle
755 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southern Middle School, located at 5235 Solomons Island Road in Lothian, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in the southern portion of Anne Arundel County. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The school typically draws students from the surrounding rural and suburban communities, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young adolescents.
The school is known for its role in the local Lothian community, providing a structured learning experience that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and preparation for future academic success. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and supportive student services, Southern Middle aims to help its diverse student body build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Families often look to the school as an integral part of the local educational landscape, benefiting from the consistent standards and programs established by the Anne Arundel County Public School system.
The school is known for its role in the local Lothian community, providing a structured learning experience that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and preparation for future academic success. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and supportive student services, Southern Middle aims to help its diverse student body build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Families often look to the school as an integral part of the local educational landscape, benefiting from the consistent standards and programs established by the Anne Arundel County Public School system.
755
Total Students
53.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 463 |
| Hispanic | 197 |
| Black | 58 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White463 (61.3 %)
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Hispanic197 (26.1 %)
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Black58 (7.7 %)
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Two or More29 (3.8 %)
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Asian8 (1.1 %)
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: | Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (410)222-1659 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 755 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 292 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 53 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
244
Grade 7
258
Grade 8
253
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 244 |
| Grade 7 | 258 |
| Grade 8 | 253 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 389 | 51.5% |
| Male | 366 | 48.5% |
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