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Hammond Middle School vs. Lime Kiln Middle School

Should you attend Hammond Middle School or Lime Kiln 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
Hammond Middle School
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lime Kiln Middle School
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Lime Kiln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Hammond Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Lime Kiln Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
582 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hammond 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 Lime Kiln Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hammond Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lime Kiln Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hammond 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 Lime Kiln Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#406 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#129 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hammond Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lime Kiln Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in MD)
53%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lime Kiln Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Hammond Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lime Kiln Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
185
211
Grade 7 Students
205
231
Grade 8 Students
192
208

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hammond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hammond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hammond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hammond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County Public Schools 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
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hammond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hammond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools 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
16%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hammond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hammond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County Public Schools 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 Lime Kiln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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