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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240039000696

Havre de Grace Middle

445 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 · (410) 939-6608 · Harford County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL617 STUDENTS
Enrollment
617
Middle
DISTRICT 913 · STATE 764
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 14.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
284 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
212
Grade 7
187
Grade 8
218
Student demographics
White
34756%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
569%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 24%
Black
13722%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 32%
Asian
81%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Two+
6611%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
32553%
Female
29147%

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Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
50.1%
MD avg 50.6% . -3.5pp since 2023
Math
21.2%
MD avg 34.8% . -4.9pp since 2023
Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
37.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.0%
based on MD schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
617
+60 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 13.8:1
% White
56%
was 64%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
22%
was 18%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Havre de Grace Middle

Havre de Grace Middle is one of the small 6-8 campuss in Havre de Grace, Maryland, part of Harford County Public Schools, with 617 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8.

Havre de Grace Middle is one of 55 schools operated by Harford County Public Schools, a district that enrolls 37,771 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Havre de Grace Middle records that 56% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 22% Black, 11% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. By comparison, Harford County as a whole is about 73% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Havre de Grace Middle has 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.3:1, putting Havre de Grace Middle tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, Havre de Grace Middle sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 47.0%; this one delivers 37.8%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Harford County indicate median household income runs about $112,265, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Harford County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 37,771 students), of which Havre de Grace Middle is one.

Nearest neighbor: Havre de Grace High, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Havre de Grace Middle ranks 7th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 39.5%.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 11%: 557 students in 2018 compared to 617 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 64% to 56%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Harford County at a glance

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Population
263,757
Census ACS
Median income
$112,265
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
37,771 students

Quick facts

School name
Havre de Grace Middle
District
Harford County Public Schools
Address
445 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Phone
(410) 939-6608
County
Harford County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
617
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
284 (46%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
240039000696
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Harford County Public Schools
Other schools in Havre de Grace
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Frequently asked questions

About Havre de Grace Middle
How large is Havre de Grace Middle?
Havre de Grace Middle enrolls approximately 617 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Havre de Grace Middle serve?
Havre de Grace Middle serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havre de Grace Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Havre de Grace Middle is approximately 13.2:1 (47 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Havre de Grace Middle?
Havre de Grace Middle reports a student body of 56% White, 9% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Havre de Grace Middle?
Havre de Grace Middle is overseen by Harford County Public Schools in Harford County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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