Dumbarton Middle

dumbartonms.bcps.org

1,064 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dumbarton Middle School, located in the Towson area of Baltimore County, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant extracurricular life, the school is recognized for fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing students with various elective opportunities, including world languages, technology, and the arts, all aimed at preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Dumbarton Middle School is noted for its sense of community and school spirit. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning initiatives, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and engage with their peers outside of traditional instruction. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Dumbarton aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience, supported by an active parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff committed to student success.

1,064

Total Students

65.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dumbarton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	135
Black	243
Asian	80
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
550 (51.7%)
Black
243 (22.8%)
Hispanic
135 (12.7%)
Asian
80 (7.5%)
Two or More
55 (5.2%)
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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-3176
Website:	http://dumbartonms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,064
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 300

Grade 7 394

Grade 8 370