Hereford Middle

herefordms.bcps.org

861 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hereford Middle School, located in the rural community of Monkton, Maryland, is a key component of the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a scenic area that contributes to its distinct identity as a community-centered institution. It is well-regarded for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and academic achievement for early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger Hereford Zone, often working in tandem with the local high school to ensure a cohesive educational pathway for students in northern Baltimore County. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Hereford Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to keep students engaged and help them develop well-rounded interests. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and administration prioritize a balanced approach that combines rigorous learning standards with a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement.

861

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hereford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	748
Hispanic	41
Black	17
Asian	17
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
748 (86.9%)
Hispanic
41 (4.8%)
Two or More
35 (4.1%)
Black
17 (2.0%)
Asian
17 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)809-7902
Website:	http://herefordms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 317

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 276