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Magothy River Middle School vs. Patapsco Middle School

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School Overview

School
Magothy River Middle School
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Patapsco Middle School
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Magothy River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Magothy River Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 638 students in grades 6-8, Patapsco Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
672 students
638 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magothy River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patapsco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magothy River Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patapsco Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magothy River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patapsco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magothy River Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patapsco Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#255 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#323 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magothy River Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patapsco Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in MD)
42%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magothy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patapsco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magothy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patapsco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magothy River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patapsco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magothy River Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patapsco Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
223
196
Grade 7 Students
215
217
Grade 8 Students
234
225

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magothy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patapsco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magothy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patapsco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magothy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patapsco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magothy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patapsco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magothy River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patapsco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magothy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patapsco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magothy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patapsco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magothy River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patapsco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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