Very Good
#421 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 31% in state
Murray Hill Middle
Middle School · Howard County Public Schools · Laurel, MD
A Howard County Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9989 Winter Sun Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
- Math 30% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murray Hill Middle score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murray Hill 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,870
Median home value
$508,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20723; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Patuxent Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Phillips School - LaurelPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Cedar Lane Special CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #53 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
Murray Hill Middle is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murray Hill Middle
Murray Hill Middle is a public middle school in Laurel, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murray Hill Middle
What grades does Murray Hill Middle serve?
Murray Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Murray Hill Middle?
Murray Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Hill Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Hill Middle rank in MD?
Murray Hill Middle ranks #421 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Murray Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Murray Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray Hill Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Murray Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Murray Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Murray Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Hill Middle?
35.7% of students at Murray Hill 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
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (410) 880-5897
- Area population (ZIP 20723)
- 36,319
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 20723; 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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