Excellent
#35 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 3% in state
Mount View Middle
Middle School · Howard County Public Schools · Marriottsville, MD
A Howard County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12101 Woodford Dr, Marriottsville, MD 21104
- Math 71% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount View Middle score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount View 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$199,803
Median home value
$659,700
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
96.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Sykesville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Folly Quarter MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Glenelg Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 703 | 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
- #11 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
Mount View Middle is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount View Middle
Mount View Middle is a public middle school in Marriottsville, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 876 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount View Middle
What grades does Mount View Middle serve?
Mount View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount View Middle?
Mount View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount View Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount View Middle rank in MD?
Mount View Middle ranks #35 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mount View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Mount View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount View Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount View Middle a charter school?
No, Mount View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount View Middle a Title I school?
No, Mount View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount View Middle?
7.5% of students at Mount View 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
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (410) 313-5545
- Area population (ZIP 21104)
- 5,786
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 21104; 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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