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Southampton Middle School vs. Patterson Mill Middle School

Should you attend Southampton Middle School or Patterson Mill 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
Southampton Middle School
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Patterson Mill Middle School
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,194 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, Patterson Mill 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 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,194 students
767 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southampton 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 Patterson Mill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southampton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patterson Mill Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southampton 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 Patterson Mill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#341 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#512 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southampton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patterson Mill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in MD)
26%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southampton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in MD)
54%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southampton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 10% in MD)
46%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southampton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford County School District 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 Southampton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patterson Mill Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
396
253
Grade 7 Students
383
232
Grade 8 Students
415
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southampton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southampton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southampton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southampton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford County School District 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southampton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southampton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford County School District 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
20%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southampton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southampton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford County School District 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 Patterson Mill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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