Sparrows Point Middle Quick Guide &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Sparrows Point Middle

Sparrows Point Middle is a public middle school in Baltimore, Maryland, in a big suburban area. The school has about 553 students and serves grades 6 through 8. Sparrows Point Middle has about 38 full-time equivalent teachers and two full-time school counselors. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 14:1, which means that the classes are a little smaller than the district average. The school follows the Baltimore County Public Schools curriculum and focuses on teaching math, English language arts, science, and social studies to middle school students. U.S. News data show that about 11% of students are proficient in math and about 42% are proficient in reading/ELA. This means that students do better in reading than in math. The students are from a wide range of backgrounds. 51% are female, and 49% are male. About half of the students come from low-income families. The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the students in the minority group are similar to those of the people who live nearby. Overall, Sparrows Point Middle School has a well-organized learning environment and enough staff members. However, test scores show that there is still room for improvement, especially in math.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%

Reading 42%

State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 42% in Reading.

39

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

553

Total Students

$73140

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 75.05%

Asian 0.72%

Hispanic 7.78%

Black 9.95%

Two+ Races 5.61%

Native Am. 0.54%

White

75.05%

Asian

0.72%

Hispanic

7.78%

Black

9.95%

Two+ Races

5.61%

Native Am.

0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 553

50.81%

281 Female

49.19%

272 Male

Student Population

553 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

276 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sparrows Point Middle Contact Information

Address

7400 North Point Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21219

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Phone

(443) 809-7524

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Website

http://sparrowspointms.bcps.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:50 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone at Sparrows Point Middle School is very excited! Shannon Washington is the new principal of the school. She is dedicated to creating a supportive environment and working with the community. Washington has been working with parents and staff to get their thoughts and ideas for the next school year through events like "Chat and Chew." The school is also working on programs like "9th Graders On-Point" and "Mid-Point Matters" to help students with their schoolwork, behavior, and social and emotional needs.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does Sparrows Point Middle School offer?

Ans. Sparrows Point Middle School has a balanced environment that helps students learn while also encouraging them to be curious and treat others with respect.

Q2. What does the school do to get students involved?

Ans. To keep students interested and motivated, teachers use lessons that are interactive and group activities.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school helps students do well by giving them academic advice, counseling, and structured routines.

Q4. What ways does Sparrows Point Middle School talk to families?

Ans. Families get updates through meetings, newsletters, and talking directly to staff.

Q5. What values does the school teach?

Ans. The school stresses respect, responsibility, and being aware of the community.

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

PS

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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