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Bond Mill Elementary

Q: Is Bond Mill Elementary a good school?

Bond Mill Elementary ranks 478 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

478^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Bond Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel, Maryland, serving 468 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bond Mill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, 45.3% of Bond Mill students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38.3% for the district and 50.8% for the state. In Mathematics, 26.4% of Bond Mill students were proficient or better, compared to 13.1% for the district and 26.5% for the state. The school's African American and Hispanic students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 150 and 90 out of 504 and 347 Maryland elementary schools, respectively, in 2020-2021.

However, Bond Mill Elementary faces some challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools in the Howard County Public Schools district, such as Hammond Elementary and Fulton Elementary, Bond Mill lags significantly in academic performance, suggesting opportunities for improvement.

463

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,169

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16001 Sherwood Ave
Laurel, MD 20707-5437

(301) 497-3600

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Bond Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:	Laurel High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.8%

Hispanic:

29.6%

White:

16.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg25%

Maryland avg38%

478^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 136Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	478 of 865	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.5	441 of 859	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	491 of 855	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	461 of 862	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	357 of 802	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	330 of 853	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	347 of 857	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.8	288 of 847	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.0	311 of 845	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.2	277 of 859	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.8	181 of 867	79.1%	★★★★☆
2013	71.8	231 of 847	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	210 of 857	75.5%	★★★★☆
2011	75.3	173 of 853	79.7%	★★★★☆
2010	82.6	85 of 855	90.1%	★★★★★
2009	73.9	226 of 850	73.4%	★★★★☆
2008	71.8	249 of 838	70.3%	★★★★☆
2007	25.4	653 of 818	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.8	592 of 804	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.6	527 of 805	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	29.9	614 of 803	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.9	150 of 504	70.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	20.7	111 of 115	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.0	360 of 796	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.4	90 of 347	74.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.9	348 of 546	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.6	353 of 788	55.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	59.1	186 of 528	64.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)74th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2021)70th percentile+15 vs school

White (2021)65th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)55th percentile~ school

Female (2021)55th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)36th percentile-19 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)3rd percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%-6 vs state

Mathematics26%~ state avg

Science17%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, October 27, 2018

This is my son's second year with Bond Mill. We both have enjoyed his time there. His 4th grade teacher (Mrs Seide) was amazing with her teaching skills. His 5th grade teacher (Mrs McCargo) is doing a wonderful job with my son's reading comprehension. The principal is wonderful and he seems to know all the students names, The PTO is a great organization as well. I honestly cannot say enough about the school. Everyone has always been welcoming and nice from day 1. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The principal is fantastic, the teachers are well trained and caring and the PTO is second to none. My daughter is entering her third year at Bond Mill and has been academically challenged, in a friendly nurturing environment. Bond Mill makes learning fun ! Close Quote

Schools Near Bond Mill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bond Mill Elementary	Public	K-5	16001 Sherwood Ave	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3600	463	35	13.4	52.5%	74 (16.0%)	198 (42.8%)	137 (29.6%)	26 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	41.5	478^th of 865 public elementary schools	44.7%		42.5	441^st of 859 public elementary schools	48.7%	37	34.8	17.7	25.3	26.4	47.8	46.8	41.2	45.3	17.2	$19,169	$1,055	$18,114
Scotchtown Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15950 Dorset Rd	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3994	589	42	13.9	90.3%	20 (3.4%)	233 (39.6%)	283 (48.0%)	26 (4.4%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.9%)	16.8	734^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.1%		13.5	752^nd of 859 public elementary schools	12.5%	18	17.6	12.0	9.3	13.1	30.4	26.7	22.7	26.6	6.8	$20,968	$1,421	$19,547
Burtonsville Elementary	Public	K-5	15516 Old Columbia Pike	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5700	601	42	14.3	54.9%	29 (4.8%)	337 (56.1%)	137 (22.8%)	73 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	45.2	449^th of 865 public elementary schools	48.1%		54.5	336^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.9%	113	32.7	31.1	34.0	32.6	46.9	44.3	38.9	43.5	17.7	$18,660	$1,018	$17,643
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Montgomery St	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 497-3660	472	36	13.1	90.9%	25 (5.3%)	126 (26.7%)	308 (65.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	21.9	666^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.0%		23.2	606^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.5%	60	22.1	16.7	8.9	15.4	37.3	28.8	26.6	30.8	11.4	$21,445	$2,227	$19,218
Hammond Elementary	Public	K-5	8110 Aladdin Dr	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5890	763	48	15.8	18.6%	300 (39.3%)	190 (24.9%)	76 (10.0%)	132 (17.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (8.1%)	82.6	156^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.0%		80.2	165^th of 859 public elementary schools	80.8%	9	54.8	51.4	49.2	51.8	67.2	65.4	65.1	65.9	43.4	$16,153	$795	$15,358
Laurel Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9250 N Laurel Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 880-5960	625	51	12.2	58.4%	42 (6.7%)	277 (44.3%)	221 (35.4%)	53 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	32.4	539^th of 865 public elementary schools	37.7%		31	529^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.4%	10	38.6	19.8	19.4	26.0	42.6	36.2	31.5	36.9	8.5	$22,128	$1,589	$20,539
Fulton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5957	872	58	15.0	7.9%	312 (35.8%)	148 (17.0%)	42 (4.8%)	271 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (11.4%)	93.4	53^rd of 865 public elementary schools	93.9%		92.7	56^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.5%	3	71.6	69.5	61.9	67.6	80.0	85.0	63.9	76.4	51.7	$16,017	$862	$15,155
Gorman Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9999 Winter Sun Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5900	750	59	12.6	21.5%	138 (18.4%)	285 (38.0%)	104 (13.9%)	183 (24.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.1%)	80.1	181^st of 865 public elementary schools	79.1%		78.3	179^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.2%	2	66.1	47.9	38.9	51.1	66.7	67.5	61.1	65.0	37.6	$16,929	$779	$16,150
James H. Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13200 Larchdale Rd	Laurel	20708	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3650	304	30	10.0	91.4%	9 (3.0%)	98 (32.2%)	175 (57.6%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	16.7	735^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.0%		20.2	650^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.3%	85	23.6	6.1	5.3	13.5	29.1	21.2	26.3	26.2	7.9	$28,654	$2,377	$26,277
Greencastle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13611 Robey Rd	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1420	722	59	12.2	60.4%	26 (3.6%)	478 (66.2%)	149 (20.6%)	49 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	24.2	624^th of 865 public elementary schools	27.9%		22.5	612^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.8%	12	24.1	17.0	13.8	18.3	28.7	37.8	30.6	32.4	10.2	$20,938	$2,543	$18,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Bond Mill Elementary

How many students attend Bond Mill Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 463 students attended Bond Mill Elementary.

Is Bond Mill Elementary a good school?

Bond Mill Elementary ranks 478^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bond Mill Elementary?

Students at Bond Mill Elementary are 43% African American, 30% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Bond Mill Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Bond Mill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bond Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High : Laurel High

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