Southampton Middle

Summary:

Southampton Middle is a public middle school located in Bel Air, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,175 students. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Southampton Middle has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

Southampton Middle consistently outperforms the Harford County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Southampton Middle had 35.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24.9% for Harford County and 24.1% for Maryland. In ELA, Southampton Middle had 76.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Harford County (56.7%) and Maryland (48.4%) averages. The school also excels in End-of-Course assessments, with 57.1% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 34.5% in Geometry, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, Southampton Middle's Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking 7th and 24th out of all Maryland middle schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year.

Southampton Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 76.17% White, 6.89% African American, 6.13% Hispanic, and 5.53% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as North Harford Middle (90.8% White) and Fallston Middle School (83.02% White). Southampton Middle also has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,069 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 Moores Mill Rd
       Bel Air, MD  21014-2797


(410) 638-4150

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,799 Help


Students who attend Southampton Middle usually attend:

High:    C. Milton Wright High

Feeder schools for Southampton Middle:

Elementary:    Fountain Green Elementary
    Hickory Elementary
    Prospect Mill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,175

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
African American:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southampton Middle ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Southampton Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Harford County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), African American (6.9%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southampton Middle is 15.4. 6 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southampton Middle is $15,799. 5 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southampton Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southampton Middle 44th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Southampton Middle in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southampton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.02 198th 252 21.4%
2005 24.90 195th 255 23.5%
2006 20.69 205th 254 19.3%
2007 21.68 210th 264 20.5%
2008 80.08 52nd 283 81.6%
2009 77.06 71st 301 76.4%
2010 81.11 50th 324 84.6%
2011 78.86 63rd 309 79.6%
2012 82.02 49th 314 84.4%
2013 81.64 51st 316 83.9%
2014 88.11 28th 339 91.7%
2015 92.51 21st 315 93.3%
2016 82.18 43rd 314 86.3%
2017 82.88 55th 317 82.6%
2018 77.19 73rd 328 77.7%
2019 79.19 64th 316 79.7%
2021 78.98 50th 303 83.5%
2022 86.18 42nd 333 87.4%
2023 85.73 35th 322 89.1%
2024 84.20 44th 328 86.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.48 22nd 136 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.58 83rd 120 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.16 24th 273 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.53 26th 303 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.94 48th 288 83.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.86 68th 116 41.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.32 31st 259 88.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.12 7th 207 96.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southampton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.76 83rd 210 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southampton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 945 27 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 986
1990 1082 22 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1122
1991 1214 25 16 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1265
1992 1333 41 19 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1405
1993 1350 42 26 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1432
1994 1393 47 27 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1481
1995 1502 48 33 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1600
1996 1502 48 33 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1600
1997 1583 43 23 15 9 n/a n/a 0 1673
1998 1610 51 24 17 8 n/a n/a 0 1710
1999 1664 53 29 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1771
2000 1710 65 29 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1823
2001 1813 71 44 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1951
2002 1475 68 45 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1613
2003 1475 68 45 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1613
2004 1404 65 46 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1540
2005 1379 76 53 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1528
2006 1378 79 49 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1535
2007 1381 75 56 29 8 n/a n/a 0 1549
2008 1107 71 46 21 7 n/a n/a 0 1252
2009 1140 82 41 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1295
2010 1096 96 34 23 7 n/a n/a 0 1256
2011 1046 78 40 49 6 0 51 0 1270
2012 1071 68 42 46 2 1 46 0 1276
2013 1027 71 42 55 3 1 36 0 1235
2014 1028 69 51 63 3 1 46 0 1261
2015 964 73 49 66 3 1 56 0 1212
2016 993 83 63 61 2 1 48 0 1251
2017 941 77 66 54 1 1 45 0 1185
2018 977 76 62 62 3 0 48 0 1228
2019 965 66 58 65 4 1 60 0 1219
2020 1007 75 42 62 2 0 73 0 1261
2021 923 74 59 59 2 0 56 0 1173
2022 895 80 49 59 4 1 48 0 1136
2023 895 81 65 72 3 1 58 0 1175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southampton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 986 55.0 17.9 n/a
1990 1122 62.0 18.0 2.9
1991 1265 62.0 20.4 3.6
1992 1405 75.5 18.6 3.7
1993 1432 89.0 16.1 3.6
1994 1481 86.5 17.1 5.9
1995 1600 98.3 16.3 4.4
1996 1600 98.3 16.3 4.4
1997 1673 97.5 17.2 5.4
1998 1710 101.5 16.8 5.7
1999 1771 101.5 17.4 7.5
2000 1823 102.0 17.9 5.7
2001 1951 112.0 17.4 5.8
2002 1613 118.5 13.6 4.8
2003 1613 118.5 13.6 4.8
2004 1540 91.5 16.8 5.6
2005 1528 91.0 16.8 5.6
2006 1535 95.0 16.2 7
2007 1549 103.5 15.0 7.4
2008 1252 88.4 14.2 9.1
2009 1295 87.4 14.8 8.5
2010 1256 88.4 14.2 10.4
2011 1270 88.3 14.3 11.1
2012 1276 86.4 14.7 10.8
2013 1235 87.1 14.1 12.5
2014 1261 86.4 14.5 14.6
2015 1212 82.0 14.7 14.5
2016 1251 80.0 15.6 16.1
2017 1185 79.2 14.9 15.2
2018 1228 77.2 15.8 15
2019 1219 78.2 15.5 16.8
2020 1261 72.3 17.4 15.1
2021 1173 74.3 15.7 18.7
2022 1136 74.3 15.2 18
2023 1175 76.2 15.4 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southampton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 986 55.0 17.9 n/a
1990 1122 62.0 18.0 2.9
1991 1265 62.0 20.4 3.6
1992 1405 75.5 18.6 3.7
1993 1432 89.0 16.1 3.6
1994 1481 86.5 17.1 5.9
1995 1600 98.3 16.3 4.4
1996 1600 98.3 16.3 4.4
1997 1673 97.5 17.2 5.4
1998 1710 101.5 16.8 5.7
1999 1771 101.5 17.4 7.5
2000 1823 102.0 17.9 5.7
2001 1951 112.0 17.4 5.8
2002 1613 118.5 13.6 4.8
2003 1613 118.5 13.6 4.8
2004 1540 91.5 16.8 5.6
2005 1528 91.0 16.8 5.6
2006 1535 95.0 16.2 7
2007 1549 103.5 15.0 7.4
2008 1252 88.4 14.2 9.1
2009 1295 87.4 14.8 8.5
2010 1256 88.4 14.2 10.4
2011 1270 88.3 14.3 11.1
2012 1276 86.4 14.7 10.8
2013 1235 87.1 14.1 12.5
2014 1261 86.4 14.5 14.6
2015 1212 82.0 14.7 14.5
2016 1251 80.0 15.6 16.1
2017 1185 79.2 14.9 15.2
2018 1228 77.2 15.8 15
2019 1219 78.2 15.5 16.8
2020 1261 72.3 17.4 15.1
2021 1173 74.3 15.7 18.7
2022 1136 74.3 15.2 18
2023 1175 76.2 15.4 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southampton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $639 (5.2%) $11,548 (94.8%) $12,187
2020 $675 (5.7%) $11,084 (94.3%) $11,760
2021 $1,124 (8.6%) $11,945 (91.4%) $13,069
2022 $1,897 (12.9%) $12,851 (87.1%) $14,748
2023 $1,522 (9.6%) $14,277 (90.4%) $15,799

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southampton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 64th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12191175
 3.6%
African American6681
 22.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian5865
 12.1%
Hispanic6572
 10.8%
Pacific Islander11
White965895
 7.3%
Two or More Races6058
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%20.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southampton Middle

Students who attend Southampton Middle usually go on to attend C. Milton Wright High

Southampton Middle ranks 44th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,175 students attended Southampton Middle.

Students at Southampton Middle are 76% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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