Wiley H. Bates Middle

707 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wiley H. Bates Middle School, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is a historic institution that serves as a central pillar of its local community. Named in honor of Wiley H. Bates, a prominent local businessman and community leader who was a former enslaved person, the school building itself is recognized as a historic landmark. The facility honors his legacy by continuing to provide educational opportunities that foster academic growth and social development for students in the Annapolis area.

As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, the middle school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its historic roots while integrating modern instructional practices, Wiley H. Bates Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to succeed both personally and academically within their community.

707

Total Students

67.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wiley H. Bates Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	250
Black	176
Asian	15
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
250 (35.5%)
White
236 (33.5%)
Black
176 (25.0%)
Two or More
27 (3.8%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)263-0270
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 221