Hammond Middle

Summary:

Hammond Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Laurel, Maryland, part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, Hammond Middle consistently performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% of Maryland middle schools.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 66.1% of students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 48.4%. In mathematics, 36.4% of Hammond Middle students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 24.1%. The school also stands out in its college-level coursework, with over 50% of students proficient in Algebra I and Geometry, far exceeding the state averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Wilde Lake Middle and Harpers Choice Middle, Hammond Middle generally outperforms its peers, particularly in mathematics and college-level assessments. The school's ability to support diverse student populations, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 35% of Maryland middle schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8100 Aladdin Dr
       Laurel, MD  20723-1166


(410) 880-5830

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,299 Help


Feeder schools for Hammond Middle:

Elementary:    Atholton Elementary
    Hammond Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
African American:
27.5%
Asian:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hammond Middle ranks better than 83.2% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 10th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.21. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hammond Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), African American (27.5%), Asian (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hammond Middle is 14.1. 13 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hammond Middle is $16,299. 15 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hammond Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Middle 55th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Hammond Middle in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hammond Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.57 238th 252 5.6%
2005 4.50 241st 255 5.5%
2006 7.38 230th 254 9.4%
2007 6.99 245th 264 7.2%
2008 89.04 12th 283 95.8%
2009 87.99 12th 301 96.0%
2010 85.54 30th 324 90.7%
2011 86.00 28th 309 90.9%
2012 85.84 30th 314 90.4%
2013 84.11 39th 316 87.7%
2014 88.37 25th 339 92.6%
2015 79.17 56th 315 82.2%
2016 72.00 78th 314 75.2%
2017 81.06 58th 317 81.7%
2018 84.09 59th 328 82.0%
2019 83.65 50th 316 84.2%
2021 86.41 29th 303 90.4%
2022 71.78 85th 333 74.5%
2023 73.41 66th 322 79.5%
2024 78.21 55th 328 83.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.66 51st 136 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.34 35th 120 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.79 38th 273 86.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.90 33rd 303 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.04 61st 288 78.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.78 51st 116 56.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.56 77th 259 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.86 53rd 207 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hammond Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.85 53rd 210 74.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Hammond Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 446 57 20 3 4 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 361 42 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1991 401 52 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 445 65 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 502 71 35 14 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 557 95 42 15 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1995 591 89 51 20 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1996 591 89 51 20 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1997 601 115 54 22 2 n/a n/a 0 794
1998 472 39 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 487 40 51 5 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 539 51 47 5 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2001 548 53 47 7 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 557 48 50 9 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2003 557 48 50 9 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2004 515 56 45 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 507 58 55 21 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 494 54 64 17 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 499 75 78 17 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 458 77 70 15 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2009 420 78 65 18 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 398 87 64 19 5 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 348 78 56 28 0 0 29 0 539
2012 328 84 62 31 0 0 23 0 528
2013 291 88 60 31 0 0 29 0 499
2014 268 78 65 34 0 0 31 0 476
2015 268 130 56 52 1 0 44 0 551
2016 275 144 58 57 1 1 43 0 579
2017 271 144 68 55 1 1 50 0 590
2018 253 145 64 42 1 2 47 0 554
2019 255 151 69 45 2 1 49 0 572
2020 252 161 69 64 1 0 55 0 602
2021 250 153 83 72 2 1 51 0 612
2022 228 154 83 68 1 2 47 0 583
2023 233 157 74 59 1 2 44 0 570

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 Hammond Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 31.1 17.0 n/a
1990 429 33.1 12.9 2.8
1991 494 34.6 14.2 2.2
1992 552 36.8 15.0 4.7
1993 623 40.6 15.3 4.2
1994 710 43.5 16.3 6.2
1995 752 50.1 15.0 5.9
1996 752 50.1 15.0 5.9
1997 794 51.7 15.4 8.2
1998 560 34.4 16.3 1.4
1999 583 34.4 16.9 2.2
2000 642 40.0 16.1 3.9
2001 655 42.0 15.6 2.6
2002 664 41.1 16.2 2.6
2003 664 41.1 16.2 2.6
2004 626 42.0 14.9 2.6
2005 641 42.0 15.3 3.9
2006 630 43.0 14.7 3.2
2007 669 48.0 13.9 4.5
2008 620 44.0 14.1 4.5
2009 582 44.5 13.1 5.8
2010 573 39.0 14.6 8.6
2011 539 39.0 13.8 10.2
2012 528 36.0 14.6 10.4
2013 499 34.6 14.4 9.8
2014 476 34.0 14.0 8.2
2015 551 36.0 15.3 17.1
2016 579 40.0 14.4 17.6
2017 590 41.5 14.2 14.7
2018 554 40.7 13.6 15
2019 572 44.0 13.0 14.3
2020 602 43.0 14.0 14.1
2021 612 41.6 14.7 14.4
2022 583 41.4 14.0 14.1
2023 570 40.4 14.1 17.2

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 Hammond Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 31.1 17.0 n/a
1990 429 33.1 12.9 2.8
1991 494 34.6 14.2 2.2
1992 552 36.8 15.0 4.7
1993 623 40.6 15.3 4.2
1994 710 43.5 16.3 6.2
1995 752 50.1 15.0 5.9
1996 752 50.1 15.0 5.9
1997 794 51.7 15.4 8.2
1998 560 34.4 16.3 1.4
1999 583 34.4 16.9 2.2
2000 642 40.0 16.1 3.9
2001 655 42.0 15.6 2.6
2002 664 41.1 16.2 2.6
2003 664 41.1 16.2 2.6
2004 626 42.0 14.9 2.6
2005 641 42.0 15.3 3.9
2006 630 43.0 14.7 3.2
2007 669 48.0 13.9 4.5
2008 620 44.0 14.1 4.5
2009 582 44.5 13.1 5.8
2010 573 39.0 14.6 8.6
2011 539 39.0 13.8 10.2
2012 528 36.0 14.6 10.4
2013 499 34.6 14.4 9.8
2014 476 34.0 14.0 8.2
2015 551 36.0 15.3 17.1
2016 579 40.0 14.4 17.6
2017 590 41.5 14.2 14.7
2018 554 40.7 13.6 15
2019 572 44.0 13.0 14.3
2020 602 43.0 14.0 14.1
2021 612 41.6 14.7 14.4
2022 583 41.4 14.0 14.1
2023 570 40.4 14.1 17.2

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 Hammond Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $382 (2.8%) $13,346 (97.2%) $13,728
2020 $457 (3.3%) $13,281 (96.7%) $13,738
2021 $677 (4.9%) $13,175 (95.1%) $13,852
2022 $894 (5.8%) $14,641 (94.2%) $15,535
2023 $658 (4.0%) $15,640 (96.0%) $16,299

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hammond Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 322 Middle schools
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572570
 0.3%
African American151157
 4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6974
 7.2%
Hispanic4559
 31.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White255233
 8.6%
Two or More Races4944
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%17.2%
 2.9%


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Students at Hammond Middle are 41% White, 28% African American, 13% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Hammond Middle ranks 55th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Hammond Middle.


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