Hammond Middle School
Laurel, MD 20723
Phone: (410) 880-5830
District: Howard County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 652 students
Hammond Middle School, a public school located in Laurel, MD, serves grades 6-8 in the Howard County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Hammond Middle School is a public school located in Laurel, MD. 652 students attend Hammond Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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Posted: September 17, 2025
We are a military family, on a 2-3yr PCS cycle. We picked HCPSS because it is supposed to be rated one of the best. Maybe if you have a general education student who does not move the way the military families do. The problem started with enrollment. The staff here has NEVER heard of the Interstate Compact for Military Children. I had to print it and give it to them. This is a federal law, and every school should be aware of it. They refused to enroll my student with the correct documents, until 6 days before the start of the year. They then refused to take my copies of her IEP and accommodations from our previous school, as they could have been changed and were not official. I was told my student could not have a schedule until they had received her official transcripts. That takes weeks! I asked what my student would be doing until they had this information, sitting in the SpEd room. With nothing to do. They then dropped her IEP (OCT), because she had good grades, and moved her to a 504 (JAN). We were offered a calculator, for my Dyslexic ADHD kid. When I asked how that made sense, I was met with "She is Dyslexic?" (Did they even read her IEP?) Cancelled the 504 (MAR) and didn't get it done until MAY! The next school year started, and my kid called me in tears, her teacher, in front of the class, told her she didn't have a 504!!!! The document was not attached to her student file. MADDNESS!!!! My second child in that building was allowed to stay on an IEP, but when I asked for them to add a check in for executive functioning issues, I was told that "we don't hold hands in middle school." I don't want someone to hold his hand, I want his education not to be affected by his lack of exc function skills! Their paperwork is missing, they are noncommunicative. 3 days before the end of the year, when we will be unenrolled due to a PCS, I get a call. Student 504 is "out of compliance" and can I come in and help them, waive prior written notice, and get it done quickly. NO. Sorry, But no. JAG at Meade is aware of our issues. The teachers on a whole are great, the admin, not so much. Also be aware of cross contamination of PEANUTS. At least 4 times I picked my kid up in anaphylaxis, 1 time she was sent in ambulance.
Posted: May 19, 2025
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Posted: May 19, 2025
I am a student at Hammond middle school and in my three years here Ive been bullied nine through 10 times and the school has not done anything to stop the bullying problem. Ive even asked the principal if they can have a bullying assembly and she said that, even if we do have a bullying assembly, people arent gonna listen showing that they wont even take the initiative to solve this problem another thing is the students here are not the best influence as its been found that theres been a vaping problem in the school. The only highlight of the school is probably the music department because I can tell that they are some of the only people who care about the school so if you kid has special needs, I would not recommend them going to the school unless you want them to guaranteed to be bullied
Posted: May 16, 2021
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Posted: May 16, 2021
Equity issues, especially regarding sexism & ableism. Needs work on communication In the administration, but other than that this school is an average middle school in HOCO. The teachers (especially in the English departments) are fantastic. Your child will be able to succeed here.
Posted: May 16, 2021
Posted: March 26, 2020
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Caring educators who encourage students to be the best student and citizen they can be
Posted: March 26, 2020
Posted: July 10, 2019
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Posted: July 10, 2019
The school really does a good job with supporting students and communicating with parents.
Posted: July 10, 2019
Posted: June 18, 2019
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Posted: June 18, 2019
It is a great school this is my 2nd years. The teachers are ok. The teachers also try to push us with our map scores and MCAP/PARCCE.
Posted: June 18, 2019
Posted: October 18, 2015
Special Education program is not effective at all it seems the bare minimum is done.
Posted: August 17, 2015
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Posted: August 17, 2015
I am very happy with this school starting with the principal down to 6th grade teachers! We look forward to my daughters 7th grade year!
Posted: August 17, 2015
Posted: July 23, 2015
My son has mild autism and ADD and the teachers and special staff have been awesome. Next year my son will not need IEP.
Posted: June 4, 2015
This is an excellent school. My daughter loves it and is reaching her fullest academic potential. The teachers and principal are excellent. My other children also went to Hammond Middle School and it thoroughly prepared them for the rigors of advanced high school courses.
Posted: March 29, 2015
Great teachers, staff and principal. HMS is an excellent school and I am very pleased with the quality of instruction my son is receiving.
Posted: November 28, 2014
This school is one of the best schools I've been to. Most kids are so nice and most tea hers are nice and the principal is awesome!
Posted: October 19, 2014
I love this school so much it has great people and nice teachers I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Posted: May 30, 2013
During a recent assessment for the musical groups, students were rowdy and left unattended by adults. These students were causing commotion in the lunch area, disturbing others including fellow classmates. I feel as though I should be able to rate a lower than a unsatisfactory due to the obscenities displayed by the pupils.
Posted: November 27, 2011
Best school i have ever been to by far. I would give this school a 6 out of 5 if i could. The staff really cares about the students but there are a few teachers to watch out for...
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| 1 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 1.2 mi | |
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| 7 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 8.6 mi | |
| 8 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 8.9 mi | |
| 9 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 10 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 10 mi | |
| 11 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 12 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 11.1 mi | |
| 13 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 11.3 mi | |
| 14 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 15 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 13.2 mi | |
| 16 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 14.3 mi | |
| 17 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 14.5 mi | |
| 18 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 15.5 mi | |
| 19 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 16.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 0.6 mi | |
| 2 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 10 mi | |
| 4 | Severn | Severn | MD | 11 mi | |
| 5 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 6 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 17.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade NSA | 8.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 15.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 16.9 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 19.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 19.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 20.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 20.9 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 21.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 21.4 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 21.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 22.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 23.6 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 23.9 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 24.4 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 25.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 26.3 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 33.5 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 35.6 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 35.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 41.8 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 45.8 mi. |
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