Best 20747 Maryland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,957 students in 20747, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20747, MD are Samuel P. Massie Academy, Drew-freeman Middle School and Andrew Jackson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20747 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20747, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).

Best 20747, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel P. Massie Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Drew-freeman Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Brooks Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20747, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20747, MD include Samuel P. Massie Academy, Drew-freeman Middle School and Andrew Jackson Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 20747?
3 public middle schools are located in 20747.
What is the racial composition of students in 20747?
20747 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).

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