Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Patuxent Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patuxent Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Patuxent Valley Middle School's student population of 843 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patuxent Valley 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 Patuxent Valley Middle School is 0.72, 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
#716 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
45%
33%
White
15%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patuxent Valley Middle School's ranking?
Patuxent Valley Middle School is ranked #716 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patuxent Valley Middle School often compared to?
Patuxent Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Patuxent Valley Middle School?
843 students attend Patuxent Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Patuxent Valley Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patuxent Valley Middle School?
Patuxent Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Valley Middle School offer ?
Patuxent Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patuxent Valley Middle School part of?
Patuxent Valley Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Patuxent Valley Middle School located?
Patuxent Valley Middle School is located in the Savage neighborhood of Jessup, MD.
School Reviews
5 8/23/2013
The staff is devoted to help out new students a good school overall...!
5 4/11/2011
The Patuxent Valley Middle School has a wide variety of programs that students could enter to express themselves in a school appropiate/academic way.The Bullying level is very low because often parents participate in bullying programs.Bathrooms,lockers,and water fountains are very clean,and very huge.Their lunch is fantastic and the teachers are very nice.I give this school a 10/10
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