Sykesville Middle

7301 Springfield Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784

www.carrollk12.org/sml/

748 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sykesville Middle School, located in the historic town of Sykesville, Maryland, is a key part of the Carroll County Public School system. Serving students in grades six through eight, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs, preparing them for the transition to high school through a blend of traditional instruction, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, emphasizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local Sykesville area. By providing a wide array of programs—ranging from athletics and arts to academic clubs—Sykesville Middle encourages students to explore their personal interests and cultivate leadership skills. With its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

748

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sykesville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	47
Black	42
Asian	60
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
558 (74.6 %)
Asian
60 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.3 %)
Black
42 (5.6 %)
Two or More
37 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3545
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/sml/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 282

Grade 8 242

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sykesville Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	224
Grade 7	282
Grade 8	242

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sykesville Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	333	44.5%
Male	415	55.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th