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Arbutus Middle

5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21227

Arbutus Middle

5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21227

About Arbutus Middle

Arbutus Middle School is located at 800 Andover Road in the Arbutus community of Baltimore County, Maryland. The school serves students in grades 6 to 8. Enrollment is approximately 983 students across the middle school years. Classrooms operate with a student–teacher ratio of about 17:1, supporting consistent instructional attention. About 10% of students meet math proficiency, while roughly 42% meet reading proficiency. The student body is 50% male and 50% female. At the schoolwide level, the environment revolves around the establishment of regular daily activities and the support of students in gaining academic self-confidence in the middle grades. Housing in the close communities is mostly priced between $280,000 and $460,000, which is indicative of the well-established residential areas around Arbutus. The parents have commendably acknowledged the school for fostering an environment where students are more likely to receive guidance as expectations are gradually elevated. By maintaining the emphasis on academic growth and student development, Arbutus Middle School is gearing up to be ranked among the top middle schools in ????????????????Maryland.

Contact Information

Address

5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21227

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Phone

(410) 887-1402

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 42% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
983
Total Students
$73140
Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Arbutus Middle

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80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.83%
Asian 20.65%
Hispanic 8.75%
Black 18.62%
Two+ Races 8.85%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
42.83%
Asian
20.65%
Hispanic
8.75%
Black
18.62%
Two+ Races
8.85%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 983
50.05%
492 Female
49.95%
491 Male

Student Population

983 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Arbutus Middle School hosted its grade-level winter concerts in early December 2025. The performances took place from December 9 through December 11. The concerts showcased student musical work across multiple grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. How does Arbutus Middle School ensure student safety?

Ans. Student safety is supported through staff supervision, secure procedures, and district safety protocols.

Q2. What attendance supports are available for families?

Ans. Attendance supports include monitoring and outreach to families to address concerns early.

Q3. How does the school support social-emotional development?

Ans. Social-emotional development is supported through counseling services and staff-led guidance.

Q4. How are families encouraged to stay involved?

Ans. Family involvement is encouraged through communication, meetings, and school activities.

Q5. Are students recognized for positive behavior?

Ans. Recognition highlights responsible behavior, effort, and positive participation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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