Elkridge Landing Middle School

7085 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, Elkridge Landing Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkridge Landing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Elkridge Landing Middle School's student population of 680 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkridge Landing Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkridge Landing Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#468 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elkridge Landing Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elkridge Landing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elkridge Landing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elkridge Landing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
21%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
22%
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Black
27%
33%
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White
36%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Elkridge Landing Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elkridge Landing Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkridge Landing Middle School's ranking?
Elkridge Landing Middle School is ranked #468 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Elkridge Landing Middle School often compared to?
Elkridge Landing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield Woods Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Elkridge Landing Middle School?
680 students attend Elkridge Landing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Elkridge Landing Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkridge Landing Middle School?
Elkridge Landing Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkridge Landing Middle School offer ?
Elkridge Landing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkridge Landing Middle School part of?
Elkridge Landing Middle School is part of Howard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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