Hammond Middle School vs. Murray Hill Middle School
Should you attend Hammond Middle School or Murray Hill Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hammond Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Murray Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Hammond 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 58% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Murray Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
570 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#677 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
192
193
Grade 7 Students
183
187
Grade 8 Students
195
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
18%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
28%
41%
% White
41%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
