Lime Kiln Middle

11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759

lkms.hcpss.org

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lime Kiln Middle School, located in Fulton, Maryland, is a highly regarded 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 prepares students for the transition to high school. With a curriculum aligned with state and county standards, the school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Lime Kiln Middle places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help foster leadership, teamwork, and social growth. By focusing on both academic excellence and student well-being, Lime Kiln strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to ensure a productive and enriching middle school experience.

643

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lime Kiln Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	35
Black	107
Asian	180
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
256 (39.9 %)
Asian
180 (28.1 %)
Black
107 (16.7 %)
Two or More
59 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)880-5988
Website:	http://lkms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 219