Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thunder Hill Elementary 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 77% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thunder Hill Elementary serves the eastern part of Columbia, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Hill Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Thunder Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Hill Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
32%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Thunder Hill Elementary School is ranked #566 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thunder Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Thunder Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thunder Hill Elementary School?
459 students attend Thunder Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thunder Hill Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunder Hill Elementary School?
Thunder Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thunder Hill Elementary School offer ?
Thunder Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thunder Hill Elementary School part of?
Thunder Hill Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Thunder Hill Elementary School located?
Thunder Hill Elementary 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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