Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Mills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakland Mills Middle serves the southeastern part of Columbia, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakland Mills Middle School's student population of 415 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Oakland Mills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Mills Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Mills Middle School's ranking?
Oakland Mills Middle School is ranked #782 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oakland Mills Middle School often compared to?
Oakland Mills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Elkhorn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Oakland Mills Middle School?
415 students attend Oakland Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Oakland Mills Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Mills Middle School?
Oakland Mills Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Mills Middle School offer ?
Oakland Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakland Mills Middle School part of?
Oakland Mills Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland Mills Middle School located?
Oakland Mills Middle School is located in the Oakland Mills neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Oakland Mills.
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