Patterson Mill High School
- Patterson Mill High School serves 840 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Patterson Mill High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Patterson Mill High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Patterson Mill High School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 840 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Patterson Mill High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Patterson Mill High School is 0.41, 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 School Rank | #5 out of 1359 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 17% |
| Black | 7% | 34% |
| White | 76% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% |
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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 | Harford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Patterson Mill High School is Bel Air High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Patterson Mill Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bel Air Patterson Mill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 713 students
0.0 miles
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410)638-4640 0.0 6-8 713 - Bel Air Ring Factory Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 532 students
0.6 miles
1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410)638-4186 0.6 K-5 532 - Bel Air Homestead/wakefield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 974 students
1.5 miles
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410)638-4175 1.5 PK-5 974 - Bel Air Emmorton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 607 students
1.6 miles
2502 Tollgate Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410)638-3920 1.6 K-5 607 - Bel Air Bel Air Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,366 student
1.7 miles
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410)638-4140 1.7 6-8 1,366
School Reviews
| 3 This is a fantastic high school under the leadership of Dr. Abel. I have three children who have all graduated in the last four years (2013-2016) from Patterson Mill and they were accepted to the colleges of their choice and satisfactorily prepared to tackle university level work. They participated in award winning music programs, state qualifying athletic teams and were pushed to do their best. Is every teacher a 10? No - there is no perfect school, but the faculty here have grown together over the last 10 years. Parents are super involved at this school and activities are packed - arrive early or it's standing room only. I love my neighborhood and the schools they attended, including Patterson Mill, Emmorton Elementary and Homestead Wakefield Elementary - Posted by Parent - Overview Parent |
| 2 My kids attend this school because I cannot afford to send them to a private school. There are a number of very committed and qualified instructors there but they seem to be the exception and not the rule. The school is new and likely had to select most of its faculty from individuals whom C. Milton Wright and Bel Air rejected. I do think they are improving though. - Posted by Parent - cryst |
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