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Arundel Middle School vs. Southern Middle School

Should you attend Arundel Middle School or Southern Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arundel Middle School
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Southern Middle School
5235 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,349 students in grades 6-8, Arundel Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 765 students in grades 6-8, Southern Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,349 students
765 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arundel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arundel Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arundel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arundel Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#462 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#822 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arundel Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in MD)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arundel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arundel Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southern Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
461
262
Grade 7 Students
428
243
Grade 8 Students
460
260

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arundel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arundel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arundel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arundel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arundel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arundel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arundel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arundel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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