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Bonnie Branch Middle School vs. Ellicott Mills Middle School

Should you attend Bonnie Branch Middle School or Ellicott Mills Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bonnie Branch Middle School
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ellicott Mills Middle School
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bonnie Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Ellicott Mills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Bonnie Branch Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Ellicott Mills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
710 students
721 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bonnie Branch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellicott Mills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bonnie Branch Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellicott Mills Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bonnie Branch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellicott Mills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bonnie Branch Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Mills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#390 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#198 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bonnie Branch Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellicott Mills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in MD)
42%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bonnie Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellicott Mills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MD)
70%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bonnie Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellicott Mills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in MD)
67%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bonnie Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellicott Mills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bonnie Branch Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellicott Mills Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
236
241
Grade 7 Students
240
217
Grade 8 Students
234
263

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bonnie Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellicott Mills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bonnie Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellicott Mills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bonnie Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellicott Mills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bonnie Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellicott Mills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bonnie Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellicott Mills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bonnie Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellicott Mills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bonnie Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellicott Mills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bonnie Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellicott Mills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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