MDMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Southern Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Oakland, Maryland|Garrett County Public Schools

Oakland, MD 21550

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
448
Student:Teacher
12.4:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
56.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
33%
51th percentile in MD
Math Proficiency
13%
43th percentile in MD
Chronic Absenteeism
24.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
64 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
461
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
41
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$19,520
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,692
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,069
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 44%Local 41%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Uninsured residents
9.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
399
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
349
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
78%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
106 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
102 (29%)
Other Health Impairment
41 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
8 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
8 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

448
Current enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Middle School

Enrollment at Southern Middle School stands at 448 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.

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