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.
755
Total Students
53.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Middle
Demographic Student Count
White463
Hispanic197
Black58
Asian8
Two or More29
  • White
    463 (61.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    197 (26.1 %)
  • Black
    58 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    8 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6244
Grade 7258
Grade 8253
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38951.5%
Male36648.5%