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Patapsco Middle

8885 Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043Howard County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
661
Students
Total enrolled
$20,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 46% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 661 students in grades 06–08 in Ellicott City, Maryland.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,893 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Patapsco Middle is a large middle in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving grades 06–08 with 661 students. The district invests $20,893 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Patapsco Middle

661
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution337 male · 323 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 121 students
Student Composition
38%
37%
10%
11%
Asian38%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black11%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240042000748

Academic Outcomes at Patapsco Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,893Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,893
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,193
Student Support$3,970
Administration$2,507
Operations$3,134
Other$2,089
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,893 spent per student, an estimated $9,256 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.5%
Local (property tax)
62.7%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,893/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fulton ElementaryVeterans ElementaryWaverly ElementaryHanover Hills
+10 more
↓
Middle
Mount View MiddleThomas ViaductBurleigh Manor Middle SchoolPatuxent Valley Middle
↓
High School
Reservoir HighHoward HighMarriotts Ridge HighLong Reach High
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHoward County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHoward County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)313-2848
NCES ID: 240042000748
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ellicott City seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
8885 Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.