Serving 1,386 students in grades 6-8, Severna Park Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Severna Park Middle serves the northeast part of its school district in Severna Park, MD, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Severna Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Severna Park Middle School's student population of 1,386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED
School Rankings
Severna Park Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Severna Park Middle School is 0.37, 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
#117 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Severna Park Middle School's ranking?
Severna Park Middle School is ranked #117 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Severna Park Middle School?
1,386 students attend Severna Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Severna Park Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Severna Park Middle School?
Severna Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Severna Park Middle School offer ?
Severna Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Severna Park Middle School part of?
Severna Park Middle School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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