Summary:
Pylesville, Maryland, is home to a single middle school, North Harford Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
As the only middle school in the area, North Harford Middle stands out for its consistent high performance, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 26% of Maryland middle schools. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA), with 69.2% of students proficient—significantly higher than the state average of 51.7%. It also shines in advanced math coursework, with Algebra I and Geometry proficiency rates (51.8% and 51%, respectively) far exceeding state averages. However, overall math proficiency is a relative weakness at 26.3%, slightly below the district and state averages, largely due to an "8th grade math cliff" where only 3.2% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math—likely because top students are taking advanced courses instead. Science performance is improving, with 8th-grade proficiency rising to 43.2% in 2025-2026.
With 849 students, a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, and per-student spending of $17,446, the school is well-resourced. Chronic absenteeism is 16.6%, below the district average, and 21.44% of students are economically disadvantaged. For parents, North Harford Middle offers a strong academic environment with standout ELA and advanced math programs, though general math proficiency is an area to watch. The school’s consistent ratings and resource allocation suggest a focus on student success, making it a solid choice for families in Pylesville.
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