Mount Harmony Elementary School

900 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Harmony Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mount Harmony Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Mount Harmony Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Harmony Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
#135 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
60%
25%
66%
45%
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
9%
33%
White
68%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Harmony Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Harmony Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
644 students attend Mount Harmony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mount Harmony Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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   9/27/2024
Nice school for kids.
- Posted by Parent - Lisa s

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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