Serving 1,172 students in grades 6-8, Buck Lodge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buck Lodge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buck Lodge Middle School's student population of 1,172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buck Lodge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buck Lodge Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
91%
21%
Black
7%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buck Lodge Middle School's ranking?
Buck Lodge Middle School is ranked #1234 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Buck Lodge Middle School often compared to?
Buck Lodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Buck Lodge Middle School?
1,172 students attend Buck Lodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Buck Lodge Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buck Lodge Middle School?
Buck Lodge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buck Lodge Middle School offer ?
Buck Lodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buck Lodge Middle School part of?
Buck Lodge Middle School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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