Summary:
The 21042 zip code area of Ellicott City, Maryland is home to three middle schools: Burleigh Manor Middle, Folly Quarter Middle, and Dunloggin Middle. Based on the data, Burleigh Manor Middle and Folly Quarter Middle stand out as the top-performing schools in the area, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state of Maryland.
Burleigh Manor Middle and Folly Quarter Middle have significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Burleigh Manor Middle had an 82.2% proficiency rate in ELA and a 59.8% proficiency rate in Math, far exceeding the state averages of 50.8% and 26.5% respectively. In contrast, while Dunloggin Middle also performs well above state averages, its proficiency rates lag behind the other two schools.
The demographic differences between the schools are noteworthy, with Burleigh Manor Middle and Folly Quarter Middle serving more affluent student populations, as indicated by their lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these differences, all three schools have relatively high per-student spending and similar student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be driving the performance gaps observed. Further investigation into the specific practices and resources that contribute to the success of Burleigh Manor Middle and Folly Quarter Middle could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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