Serving 934 students in grades 6-8, Mattawoman 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 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattawoman Middle School's student population of 934 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mattawoman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mattawoman Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
74%
33%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattawoman Middle School's ranking?
Mattawoman Middle School is ranked #998 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mattawoman Middle School often compared to?
Mattawoman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore G. Davis Middle School, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mattawoman Middle School?
934 students attend Mattawoman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mattawoman Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattawoman Middle School?
Mattawoman Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mattawoman Middle School offer ?
Mattawoman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mattawoman Middle School part of?
Mattawoman Middle School is part of Charles County School District.
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