Patapsco Middle School
Tel:
(410) 313-2848
- Patapsco Middle School serves 706 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Patapsco Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Patapsco Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Patapsco Middle School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 706 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Patapsco Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Patapsco Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #209 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 66% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 58% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 34% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 11% | 34% |
| White | 45% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Howard County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Patapsco Middle School is Mount Hebron High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dunloggin Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ellicott City Dunloggin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 630 students
1.1 miles
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831 1.1 6-8 630 - Ellicott City Northfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 748 students
1.1 miles
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806 1.1 K-5 748 - Ellicott City Veterans Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 930 students
1.3 miles
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700 1.3 PK-5 930 - Ellicott City Ellicott Mills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 853 students
1.5 miles
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839 1.5 6-8 853 - Ellicott City St. Johns Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 703 students
1.6 miles
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813 1.6 K-5 703
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