Ellicott Mills Middle

4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043

emms.hcpss.org

670 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ellicott Mills Middle School (EMMS), located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and diverse extracurricular opportunities, Ellicott Mills strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation for academic excellence within the Howard County community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Ellicott City area and prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. Beyond its academic coursework, the school promotes a culture of inclusivity and engagement, encouraging students to participate in various clubs, sports, and service-oriented activities. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, Ellicott Mills Middle School works to cultivate a community where students feel connected, valued, and empowered to contribute positively to their school and the broader global society.

670

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellicott Mills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	38
Black	110
Asian	268
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
268 (40.2 %)
White
205 (30.7 %)
Black
110 (16.5 %)
Two or More
42 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
38 (5.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)313-2839
Website:	http://emms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 216

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 213