For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,937 students in 21754, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21754, MD are Urbana Middle School, Oakdale Middle School and Windsor Knolls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21754 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21754, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21754, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #33.
Windsor Knolls Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11150 Windsor Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21754, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21754, MD include Urbana Middle School, Oakdale Middle School and Windsor Knolls Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21754?
3 public middle schools are located in 21754.
What is the racial composition of students in 21754?
21754 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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