Top Rankings
Howard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 63 public elementary schools serving 39,308 students in Howard County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Howard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
78 Schools
1,151 Schools
# Students
57,676 Students
617,777 Students
# Teachers
4,311 Teachers
43,795 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Howard County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 25 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
# American Indian Students
142 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13,586 Students
41,082 Students
% Asian Students
24%
7%
# Hispanic Students
7,854 Students
136,938 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
22%
# Black Students
14,285 Students
201,999 Students
% Black Students
25%
33%
# White Students
17,893 Students
200,859 Students
% White Students
31%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
821 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,765 Students
34,236 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,451
28,803
# Students in K Grade:
3,747
60,820
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,054
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,062
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,193
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,289
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,275
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,400
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,373
65,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,416
67,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,084
2,184
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,647
1,687
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,279
1,435
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,406
1,480
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,093 is higher than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,784 is higher than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,159 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,083 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,093
$19,549
Spending / Student
$18,784
$18,476
Best Howard County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Folly Quarter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manor Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Mount View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12101 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
West Friendship Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 Frederick Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 313-5512
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 313-5512
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Pointers Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #1010.
Centennial Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1111.
Ilchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1313.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1414.
Northfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Grades: K-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1515.
Bushy Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1616.
Clarksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1717.
St. Johns Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1818.
Lisbon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15901 Frederick Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1919.
Lime Kiln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2020.
Rockburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6145 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2121.
Glenwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Rt 97
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #2222.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #2323.
Ellicott Mills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #2424.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2525.
Hammond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2626.
Dayton Oaks
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #2727.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #2828.
Atholton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2929.
Patapsco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #3030.
Dunloggin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #3131.
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #3232.
Veterans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #3333.
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #3434.
Hollifield Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8701 Stonehouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2550
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2550
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #3535.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
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