At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Murray Hill Middle: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Murray Hill Middle
Murray Hill Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Laurel. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Murray Hill Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.4%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black39.9%
- Asian18.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Howard County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunloggin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Hammond Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
604 reported students
Wilde Lake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
569 reported students
Patapsco Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
670 reported students
Lime Kiln Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Public schools near Murray Hill Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 604 | 1.2 mi |
| Patuxent Valley Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 840 | 1.6 mi |
| Lime Kiln Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 675 | 3.2 mi |
| Lake Elkhorn Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 569 | 3.3 mi |
| Oakland Mills Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 415 | 4.4 mi |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,047 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Murray Hill Middle
What grades does Murray Hill Middle serve?
Murray Hill Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Murray Hill Middle?
Murray Hill Middle reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Murray Hill Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 616 students and 46.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Murray Hill Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Murray Hill Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howard County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Murray Hill Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Murray Hill Middle in?
Murray Hill Middle is part of Howard County Public Schools, based in Ellicott City, MD, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Murray Hill Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hammond Middle (1.2 mi), Patuxent Valley Middle (1.6 mi), Lime Kiln Middle (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.