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Wilde Lake Middle School vs. Clarksville Middle School

Should you attend Wilde Lake Middle School or Clarksville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Wilde Lake Middle School
10481 Cross Fox Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Clarksville Middle School
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Wilde Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Wilde Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Clarksville Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
618 students
643 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilde Lake 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 Clarksville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilde Lake Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clarksville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilde Lake 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 Clarksville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville 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

#561 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#23 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilde Lake 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 Clarksville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
73%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarksville 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.
54%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarksville 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.
45%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 1% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarksville 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 Wilde Lake Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clarksville Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
213
236
Grade 7 Students
199
211
Grade 8 Students
206
196

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clarksville 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
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clarksville 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
43%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clarksville 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
29%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clarksville 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
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clarksville 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.
0.71
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilde Lake 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clarksville 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
35%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clarksville 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilde Lake 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clarksville 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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