At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
616
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
37%-16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Murray Hill Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Laurel, Maryland. The school enrolls 616 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityLaurel
ZIP20723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000860
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment616
White11.4%
Hispanic / Latino24.5%
Black / African American39.9%
Asian18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
11.4%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
39.9%
Asian
18.8%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.