Enrollment
1,192
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bel Air, MD
Southampton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southampton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240039000682
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southampton Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southampton Middle
Southampton Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bel Air, Maryland, enrolling 1,192 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,192 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bel Air's middle schools, it stands alongside Bel Air Middle (1,080 students): Southampton Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Southampton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southampton Middle compares
Southampton Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 62% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Southampton Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Southampton Middle.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southampton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Bel Air
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southampton Middle
How many students attend Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bel Air, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southampton Middle?
18.7% of students at Southampton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southampton Middle is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southampton Middle rank among middle schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bel Air on the city page.
Is Southampton Middle a good school?
Southampton Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Southampton Middle, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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