At a glance
Reported students
1,173
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Old Mill Middle South: 1,173 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 953
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Old Mill Middle South
Old Mill Middle South is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Millersville. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,173 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.8%) and White (28%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Old Mill Middle South
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black38.8%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,204 reported students
Chesapeake Bay Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,087 reported students
Arundel Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,312 reported students
Crofton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,345 reported students
MacArthur Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
992 reported students
Marley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
991 reported students
Public schools near Old Mill Middle South
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Middle North Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 958 | 0.5 mi |
| Marley Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 991 | 2.2 mi |
| Corkran Middle School Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 553 | 2.4 mi |
| Severna Park Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,386 | 2.9 mi |
| Northeast Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 901 | 3.7 mi |
| Arundel Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,312 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Old Mill Middle South
What grades does Old Mill Middle South serve?
Old Mill Middle South reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
How many students attend Old Mill Middle South?
Old Mill Middle South reported 1,173 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 953 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Old Mill Middle South?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 1,173 students and 78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Old Mill Middle South a public, charter, or magnet school?
Old Mill Middle South is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Old Mill Middle South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Old Mill Middle South in?
Old Mill Middle South is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, based in Annapolis, MD, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Old Mill Middle South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Old Mill Middle North (0.5 mi), Marley Middle (2.2 mi), Corkran Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.