Lime Kiln Middle

Summary:

Lime Kiln Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in Fulton, Maryland, serving 643 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in the state, Lime Kiln Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Maryland, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Lime Kiln Middle's students excel academically, with 52% proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and 76.7% proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's diverse student body, with 39.81% White, 16.64% African American, 5.44% Hispanic, and 27.99% Asian students, stands out compared to the more homogeneous populations of nearby schools like Lake Elkhorn Middle and Patuxent Valley Middle. Additionally, Lime Kiln Middle has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 8.71%, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools.

Lime Kiln Middle's exceptional performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, with the school ranking 10th out of 259 Maryland middle schools for African American students and 17th out of 136 schools for multi-racial students in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's high spending per student, at $14,687, and the overall strength of the Howard County Public Schools district, may contribute to Lime Kiln Middle's sustained commitment to academic excellence and well-rounded educational environment.

Detail:

Public 6-8

11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759

(410) 880-5988

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,475

Students who attend Lime Kiln Middle usually attend:

High:

River Hill High

Feeder schools for Lime Kiln Middle:

Elementary:

Fulton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.8%

Asian:

28.0%

African American:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lime Kiln Middle ranks better than 94.8% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.47. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lime Kiln Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.8%), Asian (28%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lime Kiln Middle is 14.3. 14 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lime Kiln Middle employs 44.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lime Kiln Middle is $16,475. 13 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lime Kiln Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lime Kiln Middle 17^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Lime Kiln Middle in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Lime Kiln Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	3.13	241^st	252	4.4%
2005	3.70	242^nd	255	5.1%
2006	3.98	244^th	254	3.9%
2007	3.37	256^th	264	3.0%
2008	89.21	11^th	283	96.1%
2009	89.76	5^th	301	98.3%
2010	88.67	9^th	324	97.2%
2011	89.31	12^th	309	96.1%
2012	88.99	14^th	314	95.5%
2013	89.29	13^th	316	95.9%
2014	88.88	21^st	339	93.8%
2015	93.82	15^th	315	95.2%
2016	87.45	27^th	314	91.4%
2017	93.78	16^th	317	95.0%
2018	96.43	9^th	328	97.3%
2019	93.15	20^th	316	93.7%
2021	88.96	19^th	303	93.7%
2022	93.82	12^th	333	96.4%
2023	92.94	14^th	322	95.7%
2024	91.47	17^th	328	94.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.47	17^th	136	87.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.70	20^th	120	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.67	29^th	303	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.77	15^th	288	94.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.70	23^rd	116	80.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.61	10^th	259	96.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.63	61^st	210	71.0%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lime Kiln Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	450	30	38	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
2001	484	31	49	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	570
2002	410	25	69	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
2003	410	25	69	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
2004	406	37	80	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2005	447	35	92	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
2006	458	46	93	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	608
2007	478	49	109	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	648
2008	465	56	109	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2009	468	62	126	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	673
2010	447	64	118	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	654
2011	390	60	104	32	4	1	32	0	623
2012	358	52	108	31	3	1	40	0	593
2013	352	57	118	31	2	0	36	0	596
2014	330	73	150	31	2	0	49	0	635
2015	353	89	178	29	1	0	53	0	703
2016	351	85	187	38	1	0	56	0	718
2017	355	92	187	37	1	0	55	0	727
2018	361	84	195	40	1	1	52	0	734
2019	317	77	170	29	1	0	38	0	632
2020	313	93	176	26	2	0	50	0	660
2021	274	106	176	27	2	1	56	0	642
2022	256	93	174	28	4	1	62	1	619
2023	256	107	180	35	2	2	59	2	643

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 Lime Kiln Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	523	37.0	14.1	1.1
2001	570	41.0	13.9	2.6
2002	512	40.0	12.8	2.5
2003	512	40.0	12.8	2.5
2004	531	40.0	13.3	2.4
2005	584	43.0	13.6	1.9
2006	608	48.0	12.7	1.6
2007	648	49.0	13.2	1.4
2008	648	48.0	13.5	1.9
2009	673	50.0	13.5	1.6
2010	654	46.0	14.2	1.8
2011	623	41.0	15.1	2.7
2012	593	41.0	14.4	4.4
2013	596	42.0	14.1	4.4
2014	635	42.0	15.1	3.8
2015	703	47.0	14.9	4.1
2016	718	48.0	14.9	3.5
2017	727	49.0	14.8	2.3
2018	734	52.0	14.1	3.5
2019	632	47.0	13.4	2.7
2020	660	45.0	14.6	2.7
2021	642	43.3	14.8	3.6
2022	619	41.3	14.9	3.7
2023	643	44.8	14.3	8.7

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 Lime Kiln Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	523	37.0	14.1	1.1
2001	570	41.0	13.9	2.6
2002	512	40.0	12.8	2.5
2003	512	40.0	12.8	2.5
2004	531	40.0	13.3	2.4
2005	584	43.0	13.6	1.9
2006	608	48.0	12.7	1.6
2007	648	49.0	13.2	1.4
2008	648	48.0	13.5	1.9
2009	673	50.0	13.5	1.6
2010	654	46.0	14.2	1.8
2011	623	41.0	15.1	2.7
2012	593	41.0	14.4	4.4
2013	596	42.0	14.1	4.4
2014	635	42.0	15.1	3.8
2015	703	47.0	14.9	4.1
2016	718	48.0	14.9	3.5
2017	727	49.0	14.8	2.3
2018	734	52.0	14.1	3.5
2019	632	47.0	13.4	2.7
2020	660	45.0	14.6	2.7
2021	642	43.3	14.8	3.6
2022	619	41.3	14.9	3.7
2023	643	44.8	14.3	8.7

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 Lime Kiln Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$409 (2.9%)	$13,580 (97.1%)	$13,989
2020	$418 (3.0%)	$13,440 (97.0%)	$13,858
2021	$807 (5.5%)	$13,881 (94.5%)	$14,687
2022	$913 (5.8%)	$14,786 (94.2%)	$15,699
2023	$781 (4.7%)	$15,694 (95.3%)	$16,475

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lime Kiln Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 14^th of 322 Middle schools	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	632	643	1.7%
African American	77	107	39%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	170	180	5.9%
Hispanic	29	35	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	317	256	19.2%
Two or More Races	38	59	55.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.7%	8.7%	6%

Schools Near Lime Kiln Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (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 Algebra II 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
Lime Kiln Middle	Public	6-8	11650 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5988	643	45	14.3	8.7%	256 (39.8%)	107 (16.6%)	35 (5.4%)	180 (28.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.2%)	91.5	17^th of 328 public middle schools	94.8%		92.9	14^th of 322 public middle schools	95.7%	3	52.8	29.4	15.5	52.0	77.9	80.0	71.6	76.7	81.2		56.2	50.2	$16,475	$781	$15,694
Hammond Middle	Public	6-8	8100 Aladdin Dr	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5830	570	40	14.1	17.2%	233 (40.9%)	157 (27.5%)	59 (10.4%)	74 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (7.7%)	78.2	55^th of 328 public middle schools	83.2%		73.4	66^th of 322 public middle schools	79.5%	11	40.3	20.8	5.1	36.4	58.2	73.2	66.1	66.1	53.1		50.9	39.4	$16,299	$658	$15,640
Clarksville Middle	Public	6-8	6535 S Trotter Rd	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7057	649	43	15.0	6.6%	214 (33.0%)	86 (13.3%)	20 (3.1%)	297 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	98.2	1^st of 328 public middle schools	99.7%		97.8	1^st of 322 public middle schools	99.7%		65.2	44.6	50.0	73.8	82.6	81.2	84.0	82.6	94.0	100.0	90.9	64.9	$15,917	$570	$15,347
Murray Hill Middle	Public	6-8	9989 Winter Sun Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5897	591	50	11.7	39.6%	84 (14.2%)	239 (40.4%)	123 (20.8%)	104 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	50.2	133^rd of 328 public middle schools	59.5%		49.3	131^st of 322 public middle schools	59.3%	2	24.9	9.8	6.5	28.5	49.5	56.3	47.1	50.9	70.2		52.9	21.5	$21,053	$678	$20,375
Briggs Chaney Middle	Public	6-8	1901 Rainbow Dr	Silver Spring	20905	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 288-8300	864	66	13.0	63.4%	50 (5.8%)	476 (55.1%)	226 (26.2%)	85 (9.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.9%)	34.7	184^th of 328 public middle schools	43.9%		30.4	205^th of 322 public middle schools	36.3%	21	17.7	7.3		11.1	44.2	39.6	39.5	41.0	10.7		15.3	14.8	$19,485	$906	$18,579
Benjamin Banneker Middle	Public	6-8	14800 Perrywood Dr	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6250	781	54	14.5	69.9%	27 (3.5%)	494 (63.3%)	166 (21.3%)	66 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.2%)	21.1	245^th of 328 public middle schools	25.3%		26.2	224^th of 322 public middle schools	30.4%	21	9.3			6.0	32.6	28.6	26.7	29.2	13.9		11.1	13.3	$19,105	$1,053	$18,052
Lake Elkhorn Middle	Public	6-8	6680 Cradlerock Way	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7600	598	48	12.4	54.0%	86 (14.4%)	305 (51.0%)	126 (21.1%)	45 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	31.8	197^th of 328 public middle schools	39.9%		31.8	196^th of 322 public middle schools	39.1%	1	12.1	9.2		16.1	39.3	40.8	42.5	40.9	51.2		38.5	11.9	$19,133	$872	$18,260
Patuxent Valley Middle	Public	6-8	9151 Vollmerhausen Rd	Jessup	20794	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5840	767	60	12.8	43.9%	118 (15.4%)	353 (46.0%)	158 (20.6%)	94 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.5%)	47.3	139^th of 328 public middle schools	57.6%		47	141^st of 322 public middle schools	56.2%	2	20.0	12.0		17.4	43.9	54.7	48.5	49.1	33.6		40.5	19.3	$17,617	$799	$16,818
Wilde Lake Middle	Public	6-8	10481 Cross Fox Ln	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6957	611	51	12.0	39.6%	178 (29.1%)	263 (43.0%)	69 (11.3%)	43 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (9.0%)	56.1	111^th of 328 public middle schools	66.2%		54.8	119^th of 322 public middle schools	63.0%	8	22.6	12.1	5.1	25.5	50.7	57.1	61.7	56.5	53.8		62.3	27.2	$20,245	$803	$19,441
Harpers Choice Middle	Public	6-8	5450 Beaverkill Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6929	497	45	11.1	50.3%	77 (15.5%)	234 (47.1%)	98 (19.7%)	44 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.7%)	38.6	173^rd of 328 public middle schools	47.3%		34.7	185^th of 322 public middle schools	42.5%	12	22.4	9.0	10.5	23.1	40.0	41.3	40.3	40.5	68.6		56.3	19.2	$20,571	$771	$19,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Lime Kiln Middle

Is Lime Kiln Middle a good school?

Yes. Lime Kiln Middle ranks in the top 5.2% of Maryland middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lime Kiln Middle?

Students at Lime Kiln Middle are 40% White, 28% Asian, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Lime Kiln Middle attend?

Students who attend Lime Kiln Middle usually go on to attend River Hill High

What district is Lime Kiln Middle in?

Howard County Public Schools

How many students attend Lime Kiln Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Lime Kiln Middle.

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