Chesapeake Bay Middle

1,087 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chesapeake Bay Middle School (CBMS), located in Pasadena, Maryland, serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Pasadena community, focusing on academic growth while fostering a supportive environment for students transitioning through their middle school years. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the Chesapeake Bay region, the school often promotes themes of community involvement and environmental awareness. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Chesapeake Bay Middle strives to maintain strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the broader Pasadena community to ensure student success in both their academic and personal pursuits.

1,087

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake Bay Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	894
Hispanic	82
Black	48
Asian	12
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
894 (82.2%)
Hispanic
82 (7.5%)
Black
48 (4.4%)
Two or More
48 (4.4%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)437-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 342

Grade 7 377

Grade 8 368