For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,623 students in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Kings Contrivance are Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Hammond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Gr: K-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hammond Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Murray Hill Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD include Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Hammond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel?
the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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