For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,209 students in Ellicott City, MD. The top ranked public middle schools in Ellicott City, MD are Folly Quarter Middle School, Burleigh Manor Middle School and Ellicott Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellicott City, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellicott City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellicott City, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folly Quarter Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
Ellicott Mills Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Patapsco Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Dunloggin Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
Homewood School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Bonnie Branch Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ellicott City, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellicott City, MD include Folly Quarter Middle School, Burleigh Manor Middle School and Ellicott Mills Middle School. Ellicott City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellicott City, MD?
7 public middle schools are located in Ellicott City, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellicott City, MD?
Ellicott City, MD public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 70% (majority Black).
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