Magothy River Middle

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Magothy River Middle School, located in Arnold, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Situated on the scenic Broadneck Peninsula, the school serves a suburban community and is known for its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The school curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their specific interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Magothy River Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school typically provides a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that help students build social skills and a sense of school pride. With its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader Arnold community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

655

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magothy River Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	75
Black	30
Asian	20
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
483 (73.7%)
Hispanic
75 (11.5%)
Two or More
44 (6.7%)
Black
30 (4.6%)
Asian
20 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)544-0926
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 200

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 222