Very Good
#301 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 22% in state
Elkridge Landing Middle
Middle School · Howard County Public Schools · Elkridge, MD
A Howard County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7085 Montgomery Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
- Math 35% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elkridge Landing Middle score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elkridge Landing Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,321
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$2,108/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Thomas Viaduct MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Bonnie Branch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Arbutus MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 983 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #43 of 76
- District spending per student
- $19,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkridge Landing Middle is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkridge Landing Middle
Elkridge Landing Middle is a public middle school in Elkridge, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkridge Landing Middle
What grades does Elkridge Landing Middle serve?
Elkridge Landing Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elkridge Landing Middle?
Elkridge Landing Middle has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Landing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Landing Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkridge Landing Middle rank in MD?
Elkridge Landing Middle ranks #301 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Elkridge Landing Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkridge Landing Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elkridge Landing Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkridge Landing Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkridge Landing Middle a charter school?
No, Elkridge Landing Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkridge Landing Middle a Title I school?
No, Elkridge Landing Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkridge Landing Middle?
27.3% of students at Elkridge Landing Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (410) 313-5040
- Area population (ZIP 21075)
- 37,146
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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