How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harpers Choice Middle | Wilde Lake Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, MD | Columbia, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 471 | 643 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.7% | 34.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harpers Choice Middle | Wilde Lake Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,256 | $19,256 |
| District | Howard County Public School System | Howard County Public School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harpers Choice Middle | Wilde Lake Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.5% | 29.8% |
| African American | 43.3% | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% | 12.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harpers Choice Middle | Wilde Lake Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 252:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.8% | 32.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.