For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,202 students in 20744, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20744, MD are Excel Academy Public Charter and Oxon Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20744 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20744, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20744, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Oxon Hill Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9570 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4270
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20744, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8700 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20744, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20744, MD include Excel Academy Public Charter and Oxon Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20744?
3 public middle schools are located in 20744.
What is the racial composition of students in 20744?
20744 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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