Southampton Middle School

1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, Southampton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southampton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Southampton Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Southampton Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southampton Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#344 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southampton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
7%
33%
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White
79%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southampton Middle School's ranking?
Southampton Middle School is ranked #344 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Southampton Middle School?
1,136 students attend Southampton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southampton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southampton Middle School?
Southampton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southampton Middle School offer ?
Southampton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southampton Middle School part of?
Southampton Middle School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
This school has after school clubs great teachers and facilities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cummi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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