Crofton Middle

2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054

1,345 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crofton Middle School, located in Gambrills, Maryland, serves as a central hub for middle-level education in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By catering to students in the critical transition years between elementary and high school, the institution focuses on preparing learners for the rigors of secondary education through a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Crofton Middle School is deeply integrated into the local Gambrills community. The school encourages student participation in a wide range of activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which helps to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

1,345

Total Students

78.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crofton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	158
Black	297
Asian	113
Two or More	97
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
673 (50.0%)
Black
297 (22.1%)
Hispanic
158 (11.7%)
Asian
113 (8.4%)
Two or More
97 (7.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)793-0280
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 446

Grade 7 444

Grade 8 455