Dunloggin Middle

Summary:

Dunloggin Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 and part of the acclaimed Howard County Public Schools district. With consistently strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, Dunloggin Middle stands out as a model of educational excellence in the region.

Dunloggin Middle consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 64.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42.8% in mathematics, compared to 63% and 41.1% for the district, respectively. The school's diverse student body, with a mix of White, Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, is higher than many surrounding schools. Additionally, Dunloggin Middle has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.93%) than nearby schools like Lake Elkhorn Middle (54.01%) and Harpers Choice Middle (50.3%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.

While Dunloggin Middle's overall performance is exceptional, the school's ranking for certain subgroups, such as African American students and students with special needs, is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting a need to focus on addressing the needs of these populations. Nonetheless, Dunloggin Middle's strong academic outcomes, diverse student body, and higher level of investment per student (compared to the state average) make it a standout choice for families in the Ellicott City area, with nearby schools like Burleigh Manor Middle and Ellicott Mills Middle also demonstrating high levels of academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9129 Northfield Rd
       Ellicott City, MD  21042-5903


(410) 313-2831

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,897 Help


Feeder schools for Dunloggin Middle:

Elementary:    Northfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
33.7%
White:
30.1%
African American:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dunloggin Middle ranks better than 84.8% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dunloggin Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (33.7%), White (30.1%), African American (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunloggin Middle is 14.4. 15 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunloggin Middle is $16,897. 12 middle schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunloggin Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dunloggin Middle 50th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Dunloggin Middle in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunloggin Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.68 229th 252 9.1%
2005 6.19 235th 255 7.8%
2006 5.65 237th 254 6.7%
2007 6.27 248th 264 6.1%
2008 85.99 27th 283 90.5%
2009 84.31 30th 301 90.0%
2010 84.31 34th 324 89.5%
2011 84.33 35th 309 88.7%
2012 86.84 25th 314 92.0%
2013 84.35 38th 316 88.0%
2014 83.51 51st 339 85.0%
2015 78.41 62nd 315 80.3%
2016 83.98 36th 314 88.5%
2017 92.36 21st 317 93.4%
2018 90.60 31st 328 90.5%
2019 87.06 39th 316 87.7%
2021 77.57 55th 303 81.8%
2022 86.54 41st 333 87.7%
2023 77.78 56th 322 82.6%
2024 80.25 50th 328 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.08 39th 120 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.15 103rd 273 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.08 65th 303 78.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.93 43rd 288 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.11 54th 116 53.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.50 137th 259 47.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.38 23rd 207 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dunloggin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.42 50th 210 76.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, December 19, 2010

Open Quote This used to be one of the top schools in Howard County, but the current administration has severely lowered the standards and expectations for academic achievement. It is more important (according to this administration) that the students "feel good" about themselves, so standards have been "adjusted" to make the report cards more pleasing. Many of the more experienced teachers have been leaving the school over the past 3-4 years. Expect the test scores to decline! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dunloggin Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 576 40 59 3 8 n/a n/a -2 684
1990 671 40 75 4 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1991 706 48 78 6 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1992 741 52 91 5 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1993 386 56 41 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 410 57 57 5 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 418 45 69 5 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 418 45 69 5 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 397 54 68 5 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 383 53 73 10 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 398 52 74 7 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 400 44 107 6 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 389 62 112 8 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 366 59 115 16 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 366 59 115 16 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 313 91 101 18 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 316 88 119 19 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 300 96 124 13 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 292 107 142 11 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2008 278 79 139 12 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 294 89 133 7 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 287 81 135 11 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 261 82 136 27 0 0 23 0 529
2012 263 78 168 23 0 1 22 0 555
2013 250 84 176 28 0 1 26 0 565
2014 238 102 179 26 0 1 26 0 572
2015 245 110 189 36 0 0 27 0 607
2016 223 112 204 45 0 0 25 0 609
2017 235 113 204 45 0 0 20 0 617
2018 243 102 214 47 0 0 24 0 630
2019 256 105 218 54 0 1 26 0 660
2020 237 105 217 40 0 2 27 0 628
2021 201 127 213 56 1 1 25 0 624
2022 192 134 214 51 1 2 29 0 623
2023 186 132 208 57 1 1 32 0 617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunloggin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 37.2 18.3 n/a
1990 791 48.6 16.2 1.1
1991 839 52.6 15.9 0.5
1992 889 52.2 17.0 1
1993 486 35.6 13.7 1.9
1994 529 37.5 14.1 7
1995 538 37.5 14.3 5.9
1996 538 37.5 14.3 5.9
1997 525 34.5 15.2 6.9
1998 520 35.5 14.6 5
1999 531 35.5 15.0 6.8
2000 557 39.5 14.1 4.8
2001 571 40.0 14.3 6.7
2002 556 38.0 14.6 9
2003 556 38.0 14.6 9
2004 523 37.0 14.1 10.5
2005 542 40.0 13.6 12.5
2006 533 43.0 12.4 13.7
2007 553 42.0 13.2 14.1
2008 510 43.0 11.9 10.6
2009 525 43.0 12.2 11.6
2010 515 41.5 12.4 13
2011 529 38.0 13.9 13.8
2012 555 40.0 13.8 14.6
2013 565 39.0 14.4 17.3
2014 572 40.0 14.3 16.8
2015 607 43.0 14.1 17
2016 609 41.0 14.8 18.4
2017 617 44.0 14.0 14.3
2018 630 46.0 13.6 14.8
2019 660 46.0 14.3 15
2020 628 47.0 13.3 12.4
2021 624 43.4 14.3 14.3
2022 623 43.4 14.3 16.2
2023 617 42.6 14.4 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunloggin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 37.2 18.3 n/a
1990 791 48.6 16.2 1.1
1991 839 52.6 15.9 0.5
1992 889 52.2 17.0 1
1993 486 35.6 13.7 1.9
1994 529 37.5 14.1 7
1995 538 37.5 14.3 5.9
1996 538 37.5 14.3 5.9
1997 525 34.5 15.2 6.9
1998 520 35.5 14.6 5
1999 531 35.5 15.0 6.8
2000 557 39.5 14.1 4.8
2001 571 40.0 14.3 6.7
2002 556 38.0 14.6 9
2003 556 38.0 14.6 9
2004 523 37.0 14.1 10.5
2005 542 40.0 13.6 12.5
2006 533 43.0 12.4 13.7
2007 553 42.0 13.2 14.1
2008 510 43.0 11.9 10.6
2009 525 43.0 12.2 11.6
2010 515 41.5 12.4 13
2011 529 38.0 13.9 13.8
2012 555 40.0 13.8 14.6
2013 565 39.0 14.4 17.3
2014 572 40.0 14.3 16.8
2015 607 43.0 14.1 17
2016 609 41.0 14.8 18.4
2017 617 44.0 14.0 14.3
2018 630 46.0 13.6 14.8
2019 660 46.0 14.3 15
2020 628 47.0 13.3 12.4
2021 624 43.4 14.3 14.3
2022 623 43.4 14.3 16.2
2023 617 42.6 14.4 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunloggin Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $424 (3.0%) $13,629 (97.0%) $14,053
2020 $447 (2.9%) $14,971 (97.1%) $15,418
2021 $651 (4.3%) $14,519 (95.7%) $15,170
2022 $935 (5.6%) $15,660 (94.4%) $16,595
2023 $759 (4.5%) $16,138 (95.5%) $16,897

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunloggin Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 39th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660617
 6.5%
African American105132
 25.7%
American Indian01
Asian218208
 4.6%
Hispanic5457
 5.6%
Pacific Islander11
White256186
 27.3%
Two or More Races2632
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%25.9%
 10.9%


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Students at Dunloggin Middle are 34% Asian, 30% White, 21% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Dunloggin Middle ranks 50th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Dunloggin Middle.


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