At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
582
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Hammond Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Laurel, Maryland. The school enrolls 582 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityLaurel
ZIP20723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000736
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment582
White40.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American27.5%
Asian13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
40.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
27.5%
Asian
13.0%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.