Patapsco Middle

8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043

pms.hcpss.org

670 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Patapsco Middle School, located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is situated on Old Frederick Road and serves as a key educational hub for the surrounding Ellicott City community. It is known for maintaining the high academic standards associated with the Howard County school district, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Patapsco Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. The school actively encourages community engagement and parental involvement to foster a collaborative culture. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources regarding extracurricular activities, school policies, and academic calendars, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded middle school experience that prioritizes both achievement and personal growth.

670

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patapsco Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	67
Black	86
Asian	252
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Asian
252 (37.8%)
White
222 (33.3%)
Black
86 (12.9%)
Hispanic
67 (10.0%)
Two or More
38 (5.7%)
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)313-2848
Website:	http://pms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 241

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 220