Hammond Middle School

8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723

hms.hcpss.org

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hammond Middle School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a 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 inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. With a focus on a well-rounded education, Hammond Middle offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. Hammond Middle provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the local community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.

570

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammond Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	59
Black	157
Asian	74
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
233 (40.9 %)
Black
157 (27.5 %)
Asian
74 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
59 (10.4 %)
Two or More
44 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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)880-5830
Website:	http://hms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 192

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 195