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Schools in Savage · Howard County Public Schools

Savage’s public schools outscore 88% of Maryland districts

Math proficiency in Savage’s districts is 42%, above the Maryland average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Savage, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maryland, not nationally.

#12of 261 Maryland townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Maryland state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 13 pts vs MD 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 17 pts vs MD 25%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 7 pts vs MD 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.3K
▲ 0% vs MD $20.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.6
MD 14.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
2,833 students on the public path
In brief

Savage’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 190 Maryland towns with household incomes within a quarter of Savage’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 45% and 25% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,296 per student, against $20,258 across Maryland (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Patuxent Valley Middle, then Guilford Park High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bethel Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Savage’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 88% of Maryland school districts, #12 of 261 Maryland towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Maryland average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Maryland school districts we grade (25)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maryland towns with similar household incomes (190)Better than 93%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 29,556 test results and a graduating class of 4,564 could put Savage anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Savage’s students in the tested grades sat them (29,248 in math, 29,865 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Savage, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Bollman Bridge ElementaryHoward County Public SchoolsC
6–8Patuxent Valley MiddleHoward County Public SchoolsB
9–12Guilford Park HighHoward County Public SchoolsNo scores

Savage’s public schools are run by Howard County Public Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Howard County Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 77 schools · 57,565 students · 13.6 per teacher (MD 14.5)
$20,296MD $20,258 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 45.1% · 29865 students tested
Math42%
State average 24.6% · 29248 students tested

Savage vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Maryland towns that share Savage’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SavageAHoward County

Every school in Savage

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maryland’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Savageby address
Bollman Bridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jessup
C
775 students12:1Rate it →
Patuxent Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Jessup
B
840 students14:1Rate it →
Guilford Park High
High · Grades 9–12 · Jessup
1,218 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bethel Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
252 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Savage’s schools

Are Savage’s schools good?

By Maryland’s own tests, yes: the public schools Savage children attend outscore 88% of Maryland’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #12 of 261 Maryland towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Savage in?

Howard County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 57,565 students in 77 schools (2024–25).

Where do Savage kids go to high school?

Guilford Park High in Jessup, with 1,218 students.

What is Savage’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Howard County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across Maryland.

How much does Savage spend per student?

$20,296 in Howard County Public Schools (FY2024), against $20,258 across Maryland. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Savage?

Yes: Bethel Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 252 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maryland. Stars are from neighbors.