Patuxent Valley Middle School

9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 767 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 13:1 is lower than 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 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Patuxent Valley Middle School's student population of 767 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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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 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#716 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Patuxent Valley 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.
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Patuxent Valley 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.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Patuxent Valley 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
22%
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Black
46%
33%
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White
15%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Patuxent Valley 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
41%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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?
767 students attend Patuxent Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Patuxent Valley Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patuxent Valley Middle School?
Patuxent Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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...!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aliss
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
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cazag

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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