Howard County School District
- 10910 ROUTE 108
- ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
- (410) 313-6600
52 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.7% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,896 | $13,453 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Number of Schools | 73 | - |
| Number of Students | 49,905 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 3,887 | - |
District Test Scores
HSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.9% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 96.8% | 85.1% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.9% | 80.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 82.6% | |
| English 2 Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 80.2% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 83.5% | |
MSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.2% | 72.6% | |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 72.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.1% | 81.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 79.8% | |
| 2009 | 88.2% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 91.4% | 83.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 83.2% | |
| 2009 | 87.4% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.8% | 89.4% | |
| 2009 | 94.3% | 89.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.5% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.4% | 63.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 90.2% | |
| 2009 | 92.1% | 89.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.3% | 87.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 86.7% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.5% | 84.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.2% | 84.9% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 65.4% | |
| 2009 | 84.6% | 65.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 80.3% | |
| 2009 | 90.9% | 80.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 67.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.6% | 65.3% | |
Source: MD Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 49,905 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 961 |
| Kindergarten Students | 3,383 |
| 1st Grade Students | 3,588 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 3,587 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 3,546 |
| 4th Grade Students | 3,646 |
| 5th Grade Students | 3,566 |
| 6th Grade Students | 3,879 |
| 7th Grade Students | 3,839 |
| 8th Grade Students | 3,948 |
| 9th Grade Students | 4,540 |
| 10th Grade Students | 4,075 |
| 11th Grade Students | 4,070 |
| 12th Grade Students | 4,013 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 167 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 8,262 |
| Hispanic | 2,913 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11,193 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 28,106 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 26,399 |
| Female | 24,242 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 3,887 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 159 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 2,023 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,692 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 1,157 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 105 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 144 |
| Elementary | 62 |
| Secondary | 83 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 92 |
| Library Support Staff | 59 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 2,063 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 209 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 95 |
| School Administrators | 222 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 412 |
| Student Support Services | 359 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 767 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $805,247,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $550,883,000 | 68.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $517,333,000 | 64.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,176,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $8,416,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $17,772,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $408,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,903,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,875,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $234,350,000 | 29.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $137,655,000 | 17.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $183,000 | 0.02% |
| Special Education Programs | $12,833,000 | 1.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $13,991,000 | 1.7% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $4,641,000 | 0.6% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $130,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch Programs | $100,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $13,322,000 | 1.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $13,001,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $518,000 | 0.06% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $37,976,000 | 4.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $20,014,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,149,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $8,987,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,370,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $85,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $218,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $457,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $270,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,778,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $2,461,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $146,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Other | $93,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $688,449,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $435,252,000 | 63.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $224,040,000 | 32.5% |
| Student Support | $31,505,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $36,479,000 | 4.5% |
| General Administration Support | $4,450,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $47,439,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $62,513,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $31,347,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $10,307,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $29,157,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $11,385,000 | 1.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $17,772,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 3,734 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 33 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 233 | 1.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Howard County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 73
- Students: 49,905
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 3,887
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| APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH LABORATORY SCHOOL | ||||
10920 Route 108
Ellicott City, MD Public | Unknown | - | - |  Review This School |
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| ATHOLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 480 | 13.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ATHOLTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6520 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,471 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BELLOWS SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 822 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BOLLMAN BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8200 Savageguilford Rd
Jessup, MD Public | PK-5 | 605 | 11.3 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| BONNIE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 687 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| BRYANT WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5450 Blue Heron Ln
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 353 | 11.0 | Review This School |
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| BURLEIGH MANOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
 4200 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 660 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| BUSHY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD Public | PK-5 | 636 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CEDAR LANE SPECIAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD Public | PK-12 | 85 | 2.4 | Review This School |
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| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4300 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,486 | 16.5 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTENNIAL LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD Public | KG-5 | 652 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12041 Route 108
Clarksville, MD Public | KG-5 | 542 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6535 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD Public | 6-8 | 692 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| CLEMENS CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD Public | KG-5 | 488 | 14.4 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CRADLEROCK SCHOOL | ||||
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD Public | PK-8 | 951 | 12.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DAYTON OAKS SCHOOL | ||||
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton, MD Public | PK-5 | 459 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| DEEP RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6925 Old Waterloo Rd
Elkridge, MD Public | PK-5 | 624 | 11.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DUNLOGGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 515 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| ELKRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7075 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD Public | KG-5 | 795 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ELKRIDGE LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
7085 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD Public | 6-8 | 666 | 13.7 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ELLICOTT MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 698 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 549 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD Public | KG-5 | 657 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD Public | PK-5 | 652 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
14025 Burnt Woods Rd
Glenelg, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,188 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2680route 97
Glenwood, MD Public | 6-8 | 641 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| GORMAN CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD Public | PK-5 | 612 | 13.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GUILFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7335 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 511 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD Public | KG-5 | 499 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8800 Guilford Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,334 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| HAMMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD Public | 6-8 | 573 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARPERS CHOICE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5450 Beaverkill Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 6-8 | 511 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| HOLLIFIELD STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8701 Stonehouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 636 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| HOMEWOOD SCHOOL | ||||
10914 Route 108
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-12 | 118 | 3.0 | Review This School |
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| HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,611 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| ILCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 650 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6000 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD Public | KG-5 | 383 | 12.8 |  4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LAUREL WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9250 North Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD Public | PK-5 | 569 | 13.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LIME KILN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD Public | 6-8 | 654 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| LISBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15901 Frederick Rd
Woodbine, MD Public | KG-5 | 462 | 13.6 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5470 Hesperus Dr
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 417 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,200 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| MANOR WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | KG-5 | 629 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| MARRIOTTS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12100 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,276 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| MAYFIELD WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
7950 Redbarn Way
Elkridge, MD Public | 6-8 | 723 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9440route 99
Ellicott City, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,469 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12101 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD Public | 6-8 | 710 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| MURRAY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD Public | 6-8 | 678 | 13.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | KG-5 | 596 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| OAKLAND MILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,179 | 13.4 | 2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OAKLAND MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 6-8 | 421 | 10.4 | Review This School |
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| PATAPSCO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | 6-8 | 603 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PATUXENT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD Public | 6-8 | 702 | 12.8 | 2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 650 | 13.5 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POINTERS RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6600 Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD Public | PK-5 | 677 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11550 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,555 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12101 Route 108
Clarksville, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,452 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| ROCKBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6145 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD Public | PK-5 | 731 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| RUNNING BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5215 West Running Brook Rd
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 434 | 11.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ST. JOHNS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 549 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STEVENS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD Public | KG-5 | 293 | 9.8 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SWANSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 505 | 11.1 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| TALBOTT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9550 Basket Ring Rd
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 495 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| THUNDER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9357 Mellenbrook Rd
Columbia, MD Public | KG-5 | 349 | 12.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TRIADELPHIA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 428 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| VETERANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4355 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 904 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| WATERLOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD Public | PK-5 | 723 | 12.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WAVERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 558 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| WEST FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12500 Frederick Rd
West Friendship, MD Public | KG-5 | 297 | 11.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILDE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5460 Trumpeter Rd
Columbia, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,335 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILDE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10481 Cross Fox Ln
Columbia, MD Public | 6-8 | 474 | 10.8 | 4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD Public | PK-5 | 452 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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