Is Patterson Mill Middle School a good school?

Patterson Mill Middle School ranks 88 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Patterson Mill Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 760 students attended Patterson Mill Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Patterson Mill Middle School?

Students at Patterson Mill Middle School are 69% White, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Patterson Mill Middle School attend?

Students who attend Patterson Mill Middle School usually go on to attend Patterson Mill High School

Patterson Mill Middle School

Summary:

Patterson Mill Middle School is a public middle school located in Bel Air, Maryland, serving 760 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Patterson Mill Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a high of 12th out of 315 Maryland middle schools in the 2014-2015 school year.

Patterson Mill Middle School excels academically, consistently outperforming the Harford County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.9% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, compared to 56.7% for Harford County and 48.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Algebra I and Geometry, with 43.6% and 31% of students, respectively, being proficient or better in these end-of-course assessments, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, low socioeconomic status students, and male students.

While Patterson Mill Middle School is a high-performing institution, there are a few areas where the school's performance could be improved, such as in 7th and 8th grade Mathematics, where proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance for White students and students with special needs could be an area of focus for further improvement. Overall, Patterson Mill Middle School is a standout middle school within the Harford County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland, delivering excellent academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015

(410) 638-4640

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,259

Students who attend Patterson Mill Middle School usually attend:

High:

Patterson Mill High School

Feeder schools for Patterson Mill Middle School:

Elementary:

Ring Factory Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 760

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

African American:

8.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patterson Mill Middle School ranks better than 73.2% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), African American (8%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patterson Mill Middle School is 15.4. 6 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Patterson Mill Middle School employs 49.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patterson Mill Middle School is $14,259. 7 middle schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Patterson Mill Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson Mill Middle School 88^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Patterson Mill Middle School in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Patterson Mill Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2008	79.14	60^th	283	78.8%
2009	79.88	51^st	301	83.1%
2010	80.91	52^nd	324	84.0%
2011	78.96	61^st	309	80.3%
2012	81.56	52^nd	314	83.4%
2013	86.44	30^th	316	90.5%
2014	89.17	19^th	339	94.4%
2015	95.13	12^th	315	96.2%
2016	85.64	31^st	314	90.1%
2017	88.41	37^th	317	88.3%
2018	88.45	42^nd	328	87.2%
2019	80.51	62^nd	316	80.4%
2021	73.24	67^th	303	77.9%
2022	74.77	77^th	333	76.9%
2023	74.77	64^th	322	80.1%
2024	66.25	88^th	328	73.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.30	39^th	136	71.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.60	41^st	120	65.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.07	26^th	273	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.41	67^th	303	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.96	29^th	288	89.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.00	32^nd	116	72.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.29	99^th	259	61.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.44	11^th	207	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.46	110^th	210	47.6%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Patterson Mill Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	639	51	24	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	735
2009	652	54	35	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	763
2010	657	63	39	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	775
2011	600	46	37	40	2	0	28	0	753
2012	573	48	44	37	2	1	27	0	732
2013	549	48	42	38	2	0	21	0	700
2014	531	43	46	41	3	0	20	0	684
2015	514	41	46	44	2	0	18	0	665
2016	535	52	41	47	1	1	21	0	698
2017	516	47	48	45	0	2	32	0	690
2018	535	57	37	37	1	2	44	0	713
2019	531	59	48	41	2	2	55	0	738
2020	537	63	46	59	3	3	53	0	764
2021	500	57	58	67	4	4	52	0	742
2022	531	55	58	58	3	3	50	0	758
2023	528	61	56	59	2	0	53	1	760

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 Patterson Mill Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	735	47.8	15.4	11.4
2009	763	49.3	15.5	14.7
2010	775	49.2	15.7	21.9
2011	753	49.2	15.2	24
2012	732	49.2	14.8	25.5
2013	700	47.6	14.6	25.6
2014	684	46.2	14.7	14.9
2015	665	45.0	14.7	14.9
2016	698	47.0	14.8	14.6
2017	690	46.2	14.9	13.3
2018	713	46.2	15.4	12.3
2019	738	46.2	15.9	16.7
2020	764	46.2	16.5	11.6
2021	742	46.2	16.0	18.3
2022	758	47.2	16.0	18.3
2023	760	49.2	15.4	19.6

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 Patterson Mill Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	735	47.8	15.4	11.4
2009	763	49.3	15.5	14.7
2010	775	49.2	15.7	21.9
2011	753	49.2	15.2	24
2012	732	49.2	14.8	25.5
2013	700	47.6	14.6	25.6
2014	684	46.2	14.7	14.9
2015	665	45.0	14.7	14.9
2016	698	47.0	14.8	14.6
2017	690	46.2	14.9	13.3
2018	713	46.2	15.4	12.3
2019	738	46.2	15.9	16.7
2020	764	46.2	16.5	11.6
2021	742	46.2	16.0	18.3
2022	758	47.2	16.0	18.3
2023	760	49.2	15.4	19.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Patterson Mill Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (3.5%)	$11,334 (96.5%)	$11,748
2020	$443 (3.9%)	$10,940 (96.1%)	$11,383
2021	$848 (7.0%)	$11,324 (93.0%)	$12,172
2022	$1,249 (10.0%)	$11,267 (90.0%)	$12,516
2023	$1,064 (7.5%)	$13,195 (92.5%)	$14,259

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patterson Mill Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 322 Middle schools	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	738	760	3%
African American	59	61	3.4%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	48	56	16.7%
Hispanic	41	59	43.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	531	528	0.6%
Two or More Races	55	53	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	19.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Patterson Mill Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Patterson Mill Middle School	Public	6-8	85 Patterson Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4640	760	49	15.4	19.6%	528 (69.5%)	61 (8.0%)	59 (7.8%)	56 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.0%)	66.2	88^th of 328 public middle schools	73.2%		74.8	64^th of 322 public middle schools	80.1%	24	21.5	9.9	11.6	22.8	68.7	67.5	64.8	66.9	43.6	31.0	31.9	$14,259	$1,064	$13,195
Bel Air Middle	Public	6-8	99 Idlewild Street	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4140	1,138	79	14.3	22.9%	821 (72.1%)	95 (8.3%)	90 (7.9%)	80 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.5%)	76.9	61^st of 328 public middle schools	81.4%		78	55^th of 322 public middle schools	82.9%	6	27.5	13.1	14.7	27.7	71.7	70.4	69.5	70.5	42.7	41.6	46.3	$16,027	$1,465	$14,563
Southampton Middle	Public	6-8	1200 Moores Mill Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4150	1,175	76	15.4	20.8%	895 (76.2%)	81 (6.9%)	72 (6.1%)	65 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (4.9%)	84.2	44^th of 328 public middle schools	86.6%		85.7	35^th of 322 public middle schools	89.1%	9	40.5	19.1	6.2	35.7	84.4	74.3	70.2	76.3	57.1	34.5	48.8	$15,799	$1,522	$14,277
Fallston Middle School	Public	6-8	2303 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4129	1,007	62	16.1	13.5%	836 (83.0%)	40 (4.0%)	61 (6.1%)	21 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.6%)	86.4	37^th of 328 public middle schools	88.7%		82.3	46^th of 322 public middle schools	85.7%	9	40.9	30.7	13.1	39.4	76.9	73.6	64.1	71.7	60.9	61.6	44.2	$14,259	$1,259	$13,000
Edgewood Middle	Public	6-8	2311 Willoughby Beach Rd	Edgewood	21040	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 612-1518	999	80	12.4	71.6%	268 (26.8%)	439 (43.9%)	170 (17.0%)	21 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (9.6%)	27.9	212^th of 328 public middle schools	35.4%		24.3	234^th of 322 public middle schools	27.3%	22					40.5	35.5	28.2	34.8	7.9	9.3	11.7	$18,052	$2,207	$15,844
Magnolia Middle	Public	6-8	299 Fort Hoyle Rd	Joppa	21085	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 612-1525	730	65	11.2	77.7%	184 (25.2%)	384 (52.6%)	88 (12.1%)	11 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (7.4%)	24.2	231^st of 328 public middle schools	29.6%		19.8	264^th of 322 public middle schools	18.0%	33	7.1				34.6	35.0	29.6	32.9	6.1		14.0	$19,766	$2,233	$17,533
Aberdeen Middle	Public	6-8	111 Mount Royal Ave	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 273-5510	1,082	88	12.2	63.2%	334 (30.9%)	470 (43.4%)	148 (13.7%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (10.1%)	31.5	199^th of 328 public middle schools	39.3%		25.9	226^th of 322 public middle schools	29.8%	27	6.9				44.7	45.5	28.4	40.1	7.4		12.0	$17,489	$1,825	$15,664
Perry Hall Middle	Public	6-8	4300 Ebenezer Rd	Baltimore	21236	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5100	1,754	107	16.4	40.4%	761 (43.4%)	491 (28.0%)	82 (4.7%)	317 (18.1%)	9 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.2%)	65.2	90^th of 328 public middle schools	72.6%		67.2	86^th of 322 public middle schools	73.3%	4	29.9			20.0	51.9	55.4	48.9	52.1	38.2	15.8	29.6	$14,838	$1,422	$13,415
Crossroads Center	Public	7-8	11640 Crossroads Circle	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2275	30	19	1.5	80.0%	6 (20.0%)	19 (63.3%)	4 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Havre de Grace Middle	Public	6-8	445 Lewis Lane	Havre de Grace	21078	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 939-6608	626	43	14.4	46.6%	368 (58.8%)	134 (21.4%)	47 (7.5%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (10.4%)	53.7	120^th of 328 public middle schools	63.4%		37.3	168^th of 322 public middle schools	47.8%	48	21.1	10.9	7.4	21.0	53.0	56.7	47.2	52.6	57.6	28.6	33.3	$15,078	$1,115	$13,963

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