Dunloggin Middle

9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042

dms.hcpss.org

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dunloggin Middle School, located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is comprehensive, balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Dunloggin Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school is characterized by an active and involved parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on creating an inclusive learning environment. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of school spirit, Dunloggin consistently strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students succeed both academically and personally.

623

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunloggin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	56
Black	141
Asian	207
Two or More	34

Asian
207 (33.2%)
White
185 (29.7%)
Black
141 (22.6%)
Hispanic
56 (9.0%)
Two or More
34 (5.5%)

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)313-2831
Website:	http://dms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 180

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 226