Serving 1,399 students in grades 6-8, Severna Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Severna Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Severna Park Middle School's student population of 1,399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
Severna Park Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Severna Park Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
3%
33%
White
78%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Severna Park Middle School is ranked #161 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Severna Park Middle School?
1,399 students attend Severna Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Severna Park Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Severna Park Middle School?
Severna Park Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Severna Park Middle School offer ?
Severna Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Severna Park Middle School part of?
Severna Park Middle School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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