At a glance
Reported students
689
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Magnolia Middle: 689 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 733
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Magnolia Middle
Magnolia Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Joppa. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Harford County Public Schools. NCES reports 689 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below 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 (51.7%) and White (22.5%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. 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 Magnolia Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 63 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.5%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black51.7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
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 Harford County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Patterson Mill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 reported students
Havre de Grace Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
North Harford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Edgewood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
936 reported students
Fallston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,068 reported students
Aberdeen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,071 reported students
Public schools near Magnolia Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle Middle · Harford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 936 | 2.4 mi |
| Crossroads Center Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 32 | 5.5 mi |
| Patterson Mill Middle School Middle · Harford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 716 | 6.9 mi |
| Perry Hall Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,582 | 7.7 mi |
| Middle River Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 822 | 7.8 mi |
| Nottingham Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,279 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Middle
What grades does Magnolia Middle serve?
Magnolia Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harford County Public Schools.
How many students attend Magnolia Middle?
Magnolia Middle reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 733 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 689 students and 63 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 Magnolia Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Magnolia Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harford County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Magnolia Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Magnolia Middle in?
Magnolia Middle is part of Harford County Public Schools, based in Bel Air, MD, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Magnolia Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edgewood Middle (2.4 mi), Crossroads Center (5.5 mi), Patterson Mill Middle School (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.