Dunloggin Middle School

9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Dunloggin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dunloggin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Dunloggin Middle School's student population of 623 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Dunloggin Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunloggin Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#290 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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23%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunloggin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunloggin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
34%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
22%
33%
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White
31%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Dunloggin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunloggin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunloggin Middle School's ranking?
Dunloggin Middle School is ranked #290 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dunloggin Middle School often compared to?
Dunloggin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burleigh Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dunloggin Middle School?
623 students attend Dunloggin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dunloggin Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunloggin Middle School?
Dunloggin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunloggin Middle School offer ?
Dunloggin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunloggin Middle School part of?
Dunloggin Middle School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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