Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Lake Elkhorn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Elkhorn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Elkhorn Middle School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Elkhorn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elkhorn Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
14%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Elkhorn Middle School's ranking?
Lake Elkhorn Middle School is ranked #953 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lake Elkhorn Middle School often compared to?
Lake Elkhorn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lake Elkhorn Middle School?
598 students attend Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lake Elkhorn Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elkhorn Middle School?
Lake Elkhorn Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Elkhorn Middle School offer ?
Lake Elkhorn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Elkhorn Middle School part of?
Lake Elkhorn Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Elkhorn Middle School located?
Lake Elkhorn Middle School is located in the Owen Brown neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Owen Brown.
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