Very Good
#445 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 33% in state
Oakland Mills Middle
Middle School · Howard County Public Schools · Columbia, MD
A Howard County Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
- Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakland Mills Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland Mills 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,323
Median home value
$438,500
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
57.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elkhorn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Atholton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 1.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Wilde Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Harpers Choice MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 469 | 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
- #55 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
Oakland Mills Middle is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Mills Middle
Oakland Mills Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Mills Middle
What grades does Oakland Mills Middle serve?
Oakland Mills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oakland Mills Middle?
Oakland Mills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Mills Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Mills Middle rank in MD?
Oakland Mills Middle ranks #445 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Oakland Mills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Mills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Oakland Mills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Mills Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oakland Mills Middle a charter school?
No, Oakland Mills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakland Mills Middle a Title I school?
No, Oakland Mills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Mills Middle?
49.8% of students at Oakland Mills 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (410) 313-6937
- Area population (ZIP 21045)
- 40,866
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 21045; 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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