Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Viaduct 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 90% 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: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Viaduct Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Viaduct Middle School's student population of 764 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Viaduct 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 Thomas Viaduct Middle School is 0.70, 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
#849 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
48%
33%
White
10%
32%
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
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Viaduct Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Viaduct Middle School is ranked #849 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas Viaduct Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Viaduct Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkridge Landing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas Viaduct Middle School?
764 students attend Thomas Viaduct Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thomas Viaduct Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Viaduct Middle School?
Thomas Viaduct Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Viaduct Middle School offer ?
Thomas Viaduct Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Viaduct Middle School part of?
Thomas Viaduct Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
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