Oakland Mills Middle

omms.hcpss.org

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS), located in Columbia, Maryland, is a vibrant part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support systems to ensure that every student has the tools to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Beyond traditional academics, Oakland Mills Middle School places a high value on community engagement and student enrichment. The school actively encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which help students build leadership skills and cultivate their unique interests. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Columbia community, OMMS strives to create a supportive culture that prepares its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

475

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Mills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	123
Black	167
Asian	37
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

Black
167 (35.3 %)
Hispanic
123 (26.0 %)
White
107 (22.6 %)
Two or More
38 (8.0 %)
Asian
37 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6937
Website:	http://omms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Mills Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	158
Grade 7	175
Grade 8	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Mills Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	48.2%
Male	244	51.4%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

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