THOMAS VIADUCT

Thomas Viaduct is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Hanover, MD with about 687 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Thomas Viaduct has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The institution located at 7000 Banbury Drive in Hanover, Maryland, is **Thomas Viaduct Middle School**, a part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving the rapidly growing communities in the Arundel Mills and Hanover area, the school is named after the historic Thomas Viaduct, a landmark masonry railroad bridge nearby that represents a significant piece of Maryland’s transportation history.

As a modern middle school, Thomas Viaduct focuses on fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for high school and beyond. It serves as a central community hub, reflecting the diverse and evolving demographic of the Hanover region while maintaining the strong educational reputation associated with Howard County schools.

For more information, contact Thomas Viaduct at (410) 313-8711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.