For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 603 students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Owen Brown is Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD include Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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