Serving 1,194 students in grades 6-8, Hyattsville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hyattsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hyattsville Middle School's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Hyattsville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyattsville Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
67%
23%
Black
23%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyattsville Middle School's ranking?
Hyattsville Middle School is ranked #980 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hyattsville Middle School often compared to?
Hyattsville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Orem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hyattsville Middle School?
1,194 students attend Hyattsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hyattsville Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hyattsville Middle School?
Hyattsville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hyattsville Middle School offer ?
Hyattsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hyattsville Middle School part of?
Hyattsville Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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