Mayfield Woods Middle

mwms.hcpss.org

716 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mayfield Woods Middle School (MWMS), located in Elkridge, Maryland, is a key part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. MWMS is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students of diverse backgrounds and learning abilities have access to a curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Mayfield Woods places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular development. The school offers a variety of clubs, arts programs, and athletic opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on strong communication between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to create a cohesive educational experience that prioritizes student well-being and long-term success.

716

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayfield Woods Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	212
Black	195
Asian	97
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Hispanic
212 (29.7 %)
Black
195 (27.3 %)
White
167 (23.4 %)
Asian
97 (13.6 %)
Two or More
43 (6.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)313-5022
Website:	http://mwms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 234

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 246

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mayfield Woods Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	234
Grade 7	236
Grade 8	246

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mayfield Woods Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	47.6%
Male	374	52.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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