Mount Harmony Elementary School

900 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Harmony Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Mount Harmony Elementary serves the northwest part of Owings, MD, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Harmony Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mount Harmony Elementary School's student population of 656 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
656 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Educating for Success

School Rankings

Mount Harmony Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Harmony Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#115 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

66%
45%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Harmony Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Harmony Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mount Harmony Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Harmony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunderland Elementary School, Windy Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mount Harmony Elementary School?
656 students attend Mount Harmony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Harmony Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Harmony Elementary School?
Mount Harmony Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Harmony Elementary School offer ?
Mount Harmony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Harmony Elementary School part of?
Mount Harmony Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.

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5   10/10/2025
Nice school for kids.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Mount Harmony Elementary serves the northwest part of Owings, MD, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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