Arbutus Middle

arbutusms.bcps.org

974 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arbutus Middle School, located at 5525 Shelbourne Rd in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public middle school serving the community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic rigor, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. With a mission centered on student success, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential through a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the standard academic core, Arbutus Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community and school spirit. The school provides students with access to a variety of clubs, athletics, and enrichment activities designed to help them explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and collaborative learning, Arbutus Middle aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, ensuring that every learner feels valued and prepared for future success.

974

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arbutus Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	95
Black	175
Asian	229
Two or More	72
American Indian	3

White
400 (41.1%)
Asian
229 (23.5%)
Black
175 (18.0%)
Hispanic
95 (9.8%)
Two or More
72 (7.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-1402
Website:	http://arbutusms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 317

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 310