For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,176 students in 20640, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD are Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20640 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20640, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20640, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20640, MD include Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20640?
2 public middle schools are located in 20640.
What is the racial composition of students in 20640?
20640 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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