Harpers Choice Middle vs Ellicott Mills Middle
Ellicott Mills Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 7.3/10. In math proficiency, Ellicott Mills Middle leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Harpers Choice Middle
Columbia, MD
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
469 students
Ellicott Mills Middle
Ellicott City, MD
8.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
721 students
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| Metric | Harpers Choice Middle | Ellicott Mills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 16.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #413 of 1,363 | #160 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Harpers Choice Middle | Ellicott Mills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 29.0% | 61.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 65.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Harpers Choice Middle | Ellicott Mills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 469 | 721 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 16.5% |
| District | Howard County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
| City | Columbia | Ellicott City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (21044) | Ellicott City (21043) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $132,924 | $141,846 |
| Median Home Value | $541,100 | $607,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,096 | $1,964 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 67.3% | 64.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |