Bel Air Middle School is a public middle school in Bel Air, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,080 students in grades 6-8, Bel Air Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,080 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bel Air Middle School's student population of 1,080 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,080 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Bel Air Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Middle School is 0.49, 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
#406 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
7%
32%
White
70%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harford County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Middle School's ranking?
Bel Air Middle School is ranked #406 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bel Air Middle School often compared to?
Bel Air Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Mill Middle School, Aberdeen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Middle School?
1,080 students attend Bel Air Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bel Air Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air Middle School?
Bel Air Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Middle School offer ?
Bel Air Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bel Air Middle School part of?
Bel Air Middle School is part of Harford County School District.
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