Patuxent Valley Middle School

9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Savage, MD 20763
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Patuxent Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Patuxent Valley Middle School's student population of 800 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Patuxent Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patuxent Valley Middle School is 0.72, which is less 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)
#565 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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11%
20%
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42%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
21%
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Black
44%
33%
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White
16%
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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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patuxent Valley Middle School's ranking?
Patuxent Valley Middle School is ranked #565 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patuxent Valley Middle School often compared to?
Patuxent Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Patuxent Valley Middle School?
800 students attend Patuxent Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Patuxent Valley Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patuxent Valley Middle School?
Patuxent Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Valley Middle School offer ?
Patuxent Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patuxent Valley Middle School part of?
Patuxent Valley Middle School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/23/2013
The staff is devoted to help out new students a good school overall...!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aliss
5   4/11/2011
The Patuxent Valley Middle School has a wide variety of programs that students could enter to express themselves in a school appropiate/academic way.The Bullying level is very low because often parents participate in bullying programs.Bathrooms,lockers,and water fountains are very clean,and very huge.Their lunch is fantastic and the teachers are very nice.I give this school a 10/10
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cazag

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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