Pine Grove Middle

pinegrovems.bcps.org

804 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Grove Middle School, located in the Parkville area of Baltimore County, Maryland, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on Old Harford Road, the school focuses on fostering a comprehensive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that support holistic student development.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing the BCPS framework to prepare students for college and career readiness. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Pine Grove Middle strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, digital literacy, and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through its official portal, which offers information on school policies, academic calendars, and news regarding campus events.

804

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	62
Black	361
Asian	56
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
361 (44.9%)
White
275 (34.2%)
Hispanic
62 (7.7%)
Asian
56 (7.0%)
Two or More
48 (6.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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)809-5270
Website:	http://pinegrovems.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 244

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 289