Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-8, Old Mill Middle South ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Mill Middle South serves the northern part of Millersville, MD, covering an area of approximately 37.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Mill Middle South's student population of 1,173 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,173 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Old Mill Middle South ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Mill Middle South is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#660 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
39%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Mill Middle South's ranking?
Old Mill Middle South is ranked #660 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Old Mill Middle South often compared to?
Old Mill Middle Southis often viewed alongside schools like Old Mill Middle North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Old Mill Middle South?
1,173 students attend Old Mill Middle South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Old Mill Middle South students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Mill Middle South?
Old Mill Middle South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Mill Middle South offer ?
Old Mill Middle South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Mill Middle South part of?
Old Mill Middle South is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Mill Middle South located?
Old Mill Middle South is located in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in South Gate.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school practices racial discrimination.
5 10/10/2025
The children in this school are well-behaved and polite; I would recommend this location to any fellow substitute looking for work.
2 10/10/2025
O.M.M.S.S. is a awful school. I know every school has flaws but this school has so many I would lose count. I am planning to switch to private schools because this school has drug attics that are only in the 7th grade, curse words on walls, awful teachers, and no fun activities. Some of the teachers are very rude. You may find a few good teachers like Mrs. Super, Ms. Harrington, and Ms. Wyhatt but a lot of the other teachers are very mean and make this school horrible. Also, the schools sports are completely ignored the basketball has never had a practice (and it's the end of the school year) and they never talk about the sports on announcements. The principals have great ideas for things to do at the school but they never inforce them. The school could be a TERRIFIC school but the way things are looking now, Old Mill will lose students. Also, in only the 6th grade fist fights have broken out. 7th graders say nasty things to younger 6th grade students, and the school allows KISSING AND HUGGING. I was walking to my bus when I saw a 8th grade couple making out next to a bus right in front of principals. This school is completely messed up! Even some teachers are weird. For example, for our Patriot Period we were sent to a 7th grade teacher. When we got in the room we looked at the word wall and saw some very nasty words on it. Now this is a science teacher not a pervert teacher! Now if you want your child to have fun, be safe, be educated, and love school! DO NOT send them to Old Mill Middle School SOUTH!
5 10/10/2025
This school isn't perfect no school is, but for people to sit there and criticize my school is terrible. the teachers don't let us kiss and hug and if someone were to be making out infront of a teacher and the teacher or principal would stop them. What I see are dedicated teachers. Kids in sixth grade or seventh and eighth grade will fight.... ITS MIDDLE SCHOOL. I believe that most kids are leaving well I know why they are leaving. The kids and their families are MOVING..... It has nothing to do with the quality of the school. Each kid is in a safe environment. So get over it middle school is that change between child and teenager and things break out if you think because two kids pushed each other and some teachers stopped it before anything happened and you think it's unsafe and you decide that you going to take your child out of that school that is safe and take them away from friends I''m sorry for you. I''m going to the 3rd and final year of middle school(8th grade) and I''m glad I''m going to be going to OLD MILL MIDDLE SOUTH
5 10/10/2025
i came from a new state to old mil middle south and i feel like this is where i belong. they counslers teachers and staff all make sure we keep god grades. Yes it has flaws but what school don't. we have fights yeah so what we all stay safe and take care of the situation. Even the janitors and lunch ladies help out. i had trouble on a homework problem and the jaintor seen me and came up to me and said dear let me help you. its a really nice school with great kids and staff so pLease just because you don't like it blame it on the school because they are doing all they can and things change. OMMS IS A AMAZING SCHOOL COMING FROM A DETROIT GIRL I WAS NICELY WELCOMED THANKS OMMS.
5 10/10/2025
As a parent I was very concerned about sending my son to OMMS and did not for his 6th grade year. We decided to try our home school for 7th grade and have been very pleased. The teachers and staff have been amazing and my son's test scores are the highest they have ever been. Kudos to all the hard work I see being put into the school and our children!
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