Sparrows Point Middle

sparrowspointms.bcps.org

555 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sparrows Point Middle School, located in Edgemere, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on the scenic North Point peninsula, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and emotional developmental needs of students in grades six through eight.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Sparrows Point Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By leveraging its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding community, the school often incorporates a distinct local character into its identity. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and staff resources through their official BCPS website, which serves as a primary portal for school-to-home communication.

555

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparrows Point Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	50
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
415 (74.8%)
Black
53 (9.5%)
Hispanic
50 (9.0%)
Two or More
32 (5.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)809-7524
Website:	http://sparrowspointms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 6 182

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 189