Oakland Mills Middle

Summary:

Oakland Mills Middle is a public middle school located in Columbia, Maryland, serving 475 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakland Mills Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (35.16%) and Hispanic (25.89%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (12.4%) and Science (16.2%) are significantly lower than the district (41.1% and 37.6%) and state (24.1% and 24.9%) averages. The school's performance in English Language Arts (42.4% proficient) is also lower than the district (63%) and state (48.4%) averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students performing relatively well, while African American and Hispanic students perform significantly worse.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked district, Oakland Mills Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 99th out of 303 Maryland middle schools in 2020-2021 to 175th out of 328 in 2023-2024, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, proximity to higher-performing schools such as Burleigh Manor Middle, Ellicott Mills Middle, and Dunloggin Middle, and the relatively strong performance of students with low socioeconomic status provide opportunities for targeted interventions and collaborative efforts to improve the overall academic outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
       Columbia, MD  21045-3956


(410) 313-6937

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,436 Help


Students who attend Oakland Mills Middle usually attend:

High:    Oakland Mills High

Feeder schools for Oakland Mills Middle:

Elementary:    Stevens Forest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.2%
Hispanic:
25.9%
White:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakland Mills Middle ranks worse than 53.4% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 18th 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 37.09. (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 Oakland Mills Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Howard County Public Schools District. Student population at Oakland Mills Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.2%), Hispanic (25.9%), White (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakland Mills Middle is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 20 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland Mills Middle is $21,436, which is the highest among 20 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oakland Mills Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Mills Middle 175th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Oakland Mills 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 Oakland Mills Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.20 169th 252 32.9%
2005 39.17 162nd 255 36.5%
2006 37.32 161st 254 36.6%
2007 39.11 161st 264 39.0%
2008 54.96 154th 283 45.6%
2009 66.76 115th 301 61.8%
2010 57.48 163rd 324 49.7%
2011 62.86 132nd 309 57.3%
2012 62.19 135th 314 57.0%
2013 48.38 169th 316 46.5%
2014 63.35 138th 339 59.3%
2015 44.66 176th 315 44.1%
2016 43.08 174th 314 44.6%
2017 39.05 188th 317 40.7%
2018 38.84 192nd 328 41.5%
2019 36.57 186th 316 41.1%
2021 59.88 99th 303 67.3%
2022 48.26 162nd 333 51.4%
2023 41.30 159th 322 50.6%
2024 37.09 175th 328 46.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.11 52nd 136 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.38 63rd 120 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.24 48th 273 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.51 137th 303 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.83 80th 288 72.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.59 29th 116 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.76 92nd 259 64.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.42 157th 207 24.2%
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Rank History for White students at Oakland Mills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.28 63rd 210 70.0%
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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 Oakland Mills Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 354 120 17 7 1 n/a n/a 5 504
1990 351 127 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 341 118 20 9 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 327 102 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 322 102 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 319 130 26 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 284 163 33 15 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 284 163 33 15 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 282 142 27 18 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 286 153 31 16 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 303 155 33 14 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 285 164 28 15 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 261 168 23 24 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 229 167 32 41 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 229 167 32 41 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 218 196 30 36 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 215 188 28 41 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 187 201 23 32 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 209 196 19 50 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 198 199 18 59 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 168 174 23 73 3 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 156 176 23 64 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 106 145 20 78 1 0 43 0 393
2012 113 146 17 85 1 0 38 0 400
2013 102 152 20 85 0 0 44 0 403
2014 118 166 25 84 0 0 41 0 434
2015 117 153 26 84 0 0 43 0 423
2016 134 167 23 95 0 0 35 0 454
2017 119 167 25 95 0 0 37 0 443
2018 126 190 21 97 0 0 38 0 472
2019 137 194 29 108 0 0 50 0 518
2020 134 183 19 121 0 0 41 0 498
2021 110 184 31 115 0 0 39 0 479
2022 105 172 37 126 0 0 36 0 476
2023 107 167 37 123 0 1 38 2 475

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 Oakland Mills Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 504 33.0 15.2 n/a
1990 501 33.0 15.1 4.4
1991 489 33.0 14.8 5.1
1992 463 33.0 14.0 6.3
1993 458 31.0 14.8 6.3
1994 483 35.0 13.8 13.7
1995 495 36.0 13.8 17.8
1996 495 36.0 13.8 17.8
1997 469 36.0 13.0 15.8
1998 486 34.0 14.3 15.8
1999 505 34.0 14.9 21.4
2000 493 39.0 12.6 23.9
2001 478 40.0 12.0 22.2
2002 472 41.0 11.5 30.3
2003 472 41.0 11.5 30.3
2004 482 42.0 11.5 29.9
2005 472 43.0 11.0 30.5
2006 443 42.0 10.5 29.6
2007 474 41.5 11.4 28.1
2008 474 43.5 10.9 31
2009 441 44.0 10.0 32.4
2010 421 40.6 10.3 35.2
2011 393 36.5 10.7 34.4
2012 400 40.0 10.0 39.3
2013 403 38.0 10.6 39.7
2014 434 38.5 11.2 39.9
2015 423 35.0 12.0 45.2
2016 454 38.0 11.9 40.5
2017 443 39.0 11.3 41.5
2018 472 42.0 11.2 42.8
2019 518 46.4 11.1 39
2020 498 44.6 11.1 45.6
2021 479 41.5 11.5 38.2
2022 476 37.1 12.8 43.7
2023 475 41.5 11.4 50.7

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 Oakland Mills Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 504 33.0 15.2 n/a
1990 501 33.0 15.1 4.4
1991 489 33.0 14.8 5.1
1992 463 33.0 14.0 6.3
1993 458 31.0 14.8 6.3
1994 483 35.0 13.8 13.7
1995 495 36.0 13.8 17.8
1996 495 36.0 13.8 17.8
1997 469 36.0 13.0 15.8
1998 486 34.0 14.3 15.8
1999 505 34.0 14.9 21.4
2000 493 39.0 12.6 23.9
2001 478 40.0 12.0 22.2
2002 472 41.0 11.5 30.3
2003 472 41.0 11.5 30.3
2004 482 42.0 11.5 29.9
2005 472 43.0 11.0 30.5
2006 443 42.0 10.5 29.6
2007 474 41.5 11.4 28.1
2008 474 43.5 10.9 31
2009 441 44.0 10.0 32.4
2010 421 40.6 10.3 35.2
2011 393 36.5 10.7 34.4
2012 400 40.0 10.0 39.3
2013 403 38.0 10.6 39.7
2014 434 38.5 11.2 39.9
2015 423 35.0 12.0 45.2
2016 454 38.0 11.9 40.5
2017 443 39.0 11.3 41.5
2018 472 42.0 11.2 42.8
2019 518 46.4 11.1 39
2020 498 44.6 11.1 45.6
2021 479 41.5 11.5 38.2
2022 476 37.1 12.8 43.7
2023 475 41.5 11.4 50.7

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 Oakland Mills Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (3.6%) $16,385 (96.4%) $16,989
2020 $555 (3.1%) $17,118 (96.9%) $17,674
2021 $822 (4.4%) $17,876 (95.6%) $18,699
2022 $1,055 (5.4%) $18,307 (94.5%) $19,363
2023 $883 (4.1%) $20,553 (95.9%) $21,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Mills Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 159th of 322 Middle schools
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518475
 8.3%
African American194167
 13.9%
American Indian00
Asian2937
 27.6%
Hispanic108123
 13.9%
Pacific Islander01
White137107
 21.9%
Two or More Races5038
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%50.7%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Mills Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Oakland Mills Middle.

Oakland Mills Middle ranks 175th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Oakland Mills Middle are 35% African American, 26% Hispanic, 23% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Students who attend Oakland Mills Middle usually go on to attend Oakland Mills High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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