Thunder Hill Elementary School

Thunder Hill Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
9357 Mellenbrook Rd,  Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.8
454 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
482:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
39.4%
White
22.5%
Hispanic
15.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/23/2024
The school in general is pretty good. I have no complaints about the academic curriculum, rigor, or ensuring my children are adequately challenged. My only concern and complaint is the administration. Unfortunately, I have never had a single experience where they have ever returned a call or email t...
5.0 parent
8/25/2023
I'm very surprised by the negative reviews. Our child has attend THES for 3 years now and we've had a wonderful experience. Even more so when Principal Hurd took over. Her and the assistant principal are friendly, responsive and caring. When I've had to reach out to them I get calls back within a da...
2.0 parent
3/26/2022
Thunder Hill Staff is extremely rude in some occasions.I won’t be listing names,But the teachers always have attitudes against the little kids,It just doesn’t sit right with me when a 43 year old is holding a grudge with a 7 year old,It is completely unnecessary.But this school has amazing rules,ama...
2.0 parent
2/21/2018
my son has been failed at this school but I offer support and ideas and they were turned down we cant wait to leave

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Thunder Hill Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Columbia, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 454 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Thunder Hill Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $503,670. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jeffers Hill Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thunder Hill Elementary School.

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