School Overview
Southern Middle School, located at 5235 Solomons Island Road in Lothian, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in the southern portion of Anne Arundel County. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The school typically draws students from the surrounding rural and suburban communities, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young adolescents.

The school is known for its role in the local Lothian community, providing a structured learning experience that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and preparation for future academic success. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and supportive student services, Southern Middle aims to help its diverse student body build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Families often look to the school as an integral part of the local educational landscape, benefiting from the consistent standards and programs established by the Anne Arundel County Public School system.
726
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Middle
Demographic Student Count
White422
Hispanic215
Black47
Asian3
Two or More34
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    422 (58.2%)
  • Hispanic
    215 (29.7%)
  • Black
    47 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    34 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • 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: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone: (410)867-0050
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 292
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Grade 6 228
Grade 7 257
Grade 8 241

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6228
Grade 7257
Grade 8241
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36249.9%
Male36350%
Not Specified10.1%