Mayfield Woods Middle

mwms.hcpss.org

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mayfield Woods Middle School (MWMS), located in Elkridge, Maryland, is a key part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. MWMS is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students of diverse backgrounds and learning abilities have access to a curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Mayfield Woods places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular development. The school offers a variety of clubs, arts programs, and athletic opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on strong communication between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to create a cohesive educational experience that prioritizes student well-being and long-term success.

731

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayfield Woods Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	238
Black	196
Asian	100
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Hispanic
238 (32.6%)
Black
196 (26.8%)
White
157 (21.5%)
Asian
100 (13.7%)
Two or More
38 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-5022
Website:	http://mwms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 251

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 238

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mayfield Woods Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	251
Grade 7	242
Grade 8	238

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mayfield Woods Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	51.8%
Male	352	48.2%

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