Serving 726 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Middle serves the southern part of Lothian, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 88.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 4.9 miles to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Middle School's student population of 726 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Middle School is 0.57, 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
#822 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
24%
Black
7%
32%
White
58%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Middle School's ranking?
Southern Middle School is ranked #822 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southern Middle School often compared to?
Southern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Arundel Middle School, Severna Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Southern Middle School?
726 students attend Southern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southern Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Middle School?
Southern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Middle School offer ?
Southern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Middle School part of?
Southern Middle School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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