Patuxent Valley Middle

9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD 20794

pvms.hcpss.org

767 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Patuxent Valley Middle School (PVMS), located in Jessup, Maryland, is part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student engagement beyond the classroom.

The school community places a strong focus on collaboration between staff, parents, and students to create a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to the HCPSS mission of ensuring every student reaches their full potential, Patuxent Valley utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to address individual learning needs. By prioritizing character development and academic achievement, the school strives to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

767

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patuxent Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	158
Black	353
Asian	94
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	2

Black
353 (46.0 %)
Hispanic
158 (20.6 %)
White
118 (15.4 %)
Asian
94 (12.3 %)
Two or More
42 (5.5 %)
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)880-5840
Website:	http://pvms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 269

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Patuxent Valley Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	252
Grade 7	246
Grade 8	269

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Patuxent Valley Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	50.8%
Male	377	49.2%

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