Murray Hill Middle

9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723

mhms.hcpss.org

616 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Murray Hill Middle School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school. The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential academic skills, all while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Murray Hill Middle School promotes a culture of community and engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs. The school works closely with families and the local Laurel community to maintain high standards of student achievement and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and a positive school climate, Murray Hill strives to ensure that every student is prepared for future success in their academic journey and beyond.

616

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Hill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	151
Black	246
Asian	116
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
246 (40.0%)
Hispanic
151 (24.6%)
Asian
116 (18.9%)
White
70 (11.4%)
Two or More
30 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)880-5897
Website:	http://mhms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 182

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 207