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Thunder Hill Elementary School

9357 Mellenbrook Rd
Columbia, MD 21045

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Thunder Hill Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Thunder Hill Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thunder Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Thunder Hill Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

481 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Thunder Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Thunder Hill Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#534 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Thunder Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thunder Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Thunder Hill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

17%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Thunder Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

34%

White

25%

34%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Thunder Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Thunder Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thunder Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Howard County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Thunder Hill Elementary School?

481 students attend Thunder Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

34% of Thunder Hill Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Thunder Hill Elementary School part of?

Thunder Hill Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education