Top Rankings
Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 21,353 students in Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Maryland.
Public Middle Schools in Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
385 Schools
# Students
84,346 Students
244,117 Students
# Teachers
6,038 Teachers
17,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
21%
% Black
22%
39%
% White
46%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,375 is less than the state median of $18,483. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,469 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,466 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,419
$19,556
Spending / Student
$17,375
$18,483
Best Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Gr: K-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Severna Park Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Magothy River Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Crofton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Severn River Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Arundel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Chesapeake Bay Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4804 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Old Mill Middle South
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Monarch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Gr: K-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Lindale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Andover Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 691-4344
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 691-4344
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Gr: 3-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Macarthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Old Mill Middle North
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-5950
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Brooklyn Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hammonds Ln
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7922 Outing Ave
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-5512
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-5512
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 2-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Corkran Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Quarterfield Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 787-6350
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 787-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Annapolis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1399 Forest Dr
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 267-8658
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 267-8658
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Marley Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Davis Ct
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
Meade Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 26th St
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 305-2400
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 305-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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