For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 843 students in 20794, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in 20794, MD is Patuxent Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 20794 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20794, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20794, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patuxent Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5840
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20794, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20794, MD include Patuxent Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20794?
1 public middle schools are located in 20794.
What is the racial composition of students in 20794?
20794 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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