Chesapeake Bay Middle

1,067 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chesapeake Bay Middle School (CBMS), located in Pasadena, Maryland, serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Pasadena community, focusing on academic growth while fostering a supportive environment for students transitioning through their middle school years. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the Chesapeake Bay region, the school often promotes themes of community involvement and environmental awareness. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Chesapeake Bay Middle strives to maintain strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the broader Pasadena community to ensure student success in both their academic and personal pursuits.

1,067

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake Bay Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	899
Hispanic	70
Black	33
Asian	11
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
899 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
70 (6.6 %)
Two or More
52 (4.9 %)
Black
33 (3.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)437-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 349

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 364