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Mount Harmony Elementary

Summary:

Mount Harmony Elementary is a public elementary school in Owings, Maryland, serving 609 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Harmony Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts that are significantly higher than the Calvert County and Maryland state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 71.2% proficiency rate in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 32.8% for Calvert County and 24.1% for Maryland. The school's performance is particularly strong for its African American student subgroup, ranking 34th out of 504 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021. Additionally, Mount Harmony Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.83% to 20.53% over the past three school years, which is lower than the surrounding schools in the district.

The school's consistent academic excellence, promotion of racial equity, and efficient use of resources contribute to its standing as an exceptional elementary school within the Calvert County district and the state of Maryland. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.4, which is lower than the surrounding schools, Mount Harmony Elementary provides a high-quality educational experience for its diverse student population, setting it apart from other elementary schools in the area, such as Patuxent Elementary, Plum Point Elementary, and Lothian Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 W Mount Harmony Rd
       Owings, MD  20736-8919

(443) 550-9620

District: Calvert County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,315 Help


Students who attend Mount Harmony Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northern Middle
High:    Northern High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.7%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Harmony Elementary ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.7%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Harmony Elementary is 16.3. 10 elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mount Harmony Elementary employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Harmony Elementary is $15,315. 9 elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Harmony Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Calvert County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvert County Public Schools 5th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Harmony Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mount Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.99 755th 803 6.0%
2005 5.60 764th 805 5.1%
2006 1.62 796th 804 1.0%
2007 1.10 810th 818 1.0%
2008 87.32 27th 838 96.8%
2009 88.24 10th 850 98.8%
2010 86.78 31st 855 96.4%
2011 83.89 63rd 853 92.6%
2012 80.87 102nd 857 88.1%
2013 86.72 28th 847 96.7%
2014 88.43 17th 867 98.0%
2015 89.88 88th 859 89.8%
2016 89.39 90th 845 89.3%
2017 92.43 61st 847 92.8%
2018 96.12 29th 857 96.6%
2019 96.67 21st 853 97.5%
2021 73.63 160th 802 80.0%
2022 90.01 82nd 862 90.5%
2023 91.90 64th 855 92.5%
2024 94.15 45th 859 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.97 159th 796 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.32 158th 788 79.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Mount Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.54 34th 504 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.74 193rd 528 63.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Open Quote This school lacks organization and structure. My child has attended Mt. Harmony for 1 year now and has learned absolutely nothing this year. He is no longer excited about school and reports the classroom is chaotic. On several occasions he has reported physical contact between students IN THE CLASSROOM. He also reports his teacher has apologized to the class for the many disruptive students that slow down their learning. Very disappointed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Harmony Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 568 71 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1990 575 82 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 624 74 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 706
1992 593 86 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 693
1993 617 84 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 711
1994 592 82 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 682
1995 587 74 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 587 74 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 515 34 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 535 31 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1999 531 30 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 540 39 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 565 38 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 652 48 11 2 4 n/a n/a 0 717
2003 652 48 11 2 4 n/a n/a 0 717
2004 645 41 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 706
2005 641 36 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2006 513 36 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 491 46 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 497 55 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 499 54 22 5 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 487 77 19 14 4 n/a n/a 0 601
2011 451 48 28 20 1 1 22 0 571
2012 434 54 31 19 2 1 18 0 559
2013 423 47 33 20 2 1 22 0 548
2014 422 47 33 23 1 2 25 0 553
2015 418 41 20 16 0 2 26 0 523
2016 399 45 17 24 0 2 38 0 525
2017 436 61 17 24 2 0 39 0 579
2018 443 62 23 31 2 0 44 0 605
2019 444 60 22 35 2 0 45 0 608
2020 448 58 20 41 2 0 47 0 616
2021 407 59 20 56 2 0 51 0 595
2022 421 57 22 65 2 2 39 0 608
2023 414 58 23 59 0 2 53 0 609
2024 436 55 22 69 1 1 60 0 644

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Harmony Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 645 30.8 20.9 n/a
1990 664 36.9 17.9 3.6
1991 706 33.1 21.3 2.5
1992 693 33.1 20.9 4.5
1993 711 34.5 20.6 4.4
1994 682 34.1 20.0 7
1995 667 30.2 22.1 5.5
1996 667 30.2 22.1 5.5
1997 557 28.8 19.3 4.5
1998 580 28.2 20.6 5.2
1999 573 28.3 20.2 5.9
2000 589 31.0 19.0 7
2001 613 33.4 18.4 8
2002 717 35.0 20.5 8.4
2003 717 35.0 20.5 8.4
2004 706 41.1 17.2 6.8
2005 703 37.0 19.0 7.4
2006 570 33.0 17.3 6.8
2007 562 34.3 16.4 5.7
2008 578 35.3 16.4 7.8
2009 582 35.3 16.5 8.1
2010 601 34.5 17.4 11.3
2011 571 34.3 16.6 10.5
2012 559 32.3 17.2 14.5
2013 548 30.6 17.9 15.3
2014 553 31.5 17.5 15.7
2015 523 31.0 16.8 13
2016 525 31.0 16.9 14.5
2017 579 33.3 17.3 13.6
2018 605 34.1 17.7 10.9
2019 608 34.3 17.7 8.9
2020 616 34.3 17.9 8.8
2021 595 37.3 15.9 14.1
2022 608 36.3 16.7 12.8
2023 609 39.5 15.4 20.5
2024 644 39.5 16.3 21.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Harmony Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 645 30.8 20.9 n/a
1990 664 36.9 17.9 3.6
1991 706 33.1 21.3 2.5
1992 693 33.1 20.9 4.5
1993 711 34.5 20.6 4.4
1994 682 34.1 20.0 7
1995 667 30.2 22.1 5.5
1996 667 30.2 22.1 5.5
1997 557 28.8 19.3 4.5
1998 580 28.2 20.6 5.2
1999 573 28.3 20.2 5.9
2000 589 31.0 19.0 7
2001 613 33.4 18.4 8
2002 717 35.0 20.5 8.4
2003 717 35.0 20.5 8.4
2004 706 41.1 17.2 6.8
2005 703 37.0 19.0 7.4
2006 570 33.0 17.3 6.8
2007 562 34.3 16.4 5.7
2008 578 35.3 16.4 7.8
2009 582 35.3 16.5 8.1
2010 601 34.5 17.4 11.3
2011 571 34.3 16.6 10.5
2012 559 32.3 17.2 14.5
2013 548 30.6 17.9 15.3
2014 553 31.5 17.5 15.7
2015 523 31.0 16.8 13
2016 525 31.0 16.9 14.5
2017 579 33.3 17.3 13.6
2018 605 34.1 17.7 10.9
2019 608 34.3 17.7 8.9
2020 616 34.3 17.9 8.8
2021 595 37.3 15.9 14.1
2022 608 36.3 16.7 12.8
2023 609 39.5 15.4 20.5
2024 644 39.5 16.3 21.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Harmony Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $353 (2.9%) $11,633 (97.1%) $11,986
2020 $338 (2.7%) $12,345 (97.3%) $12,683
2021 $489 (3.7%) $12,807 (96.3%) $13,296
2022 $486 (3.6%) $13,156 (96.4%) $13,642
2023 $845 (5.5%) $14,470 (94.5%) $15,315

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Harmony Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students608609
 0.2%
African American6058
 3.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2223
 4.5%
Hispanic3559
 68.6%
Pacific Islander02
White444414
 6.8%
Two or More Races4553
 17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%20.5%
 11.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Harmony Elementary

Students at Mount Harmony Elementary are 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Mount Harmony Elementary.

Students who attend Mount Harmony Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Middle
High : Northern High

Yes. Mount Harmony Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of Maryland elementary schools.


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