For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,384 students in 21037, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD are Central Middle School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21037 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21037, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21037, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #22.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
21037, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Grades: 5
| 62 students
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD include Central Middle School and Central Special School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21037?
2 public middle schools are located in 21037.
What is the racial composition of students in 21037?
21037 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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