Top 10 Best Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Maryland (2024-25)

Public middle schools in Maryland achieve an average science proficiency of 34% (2024-25).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Maryland is Clarksville Middle School with 79%.
Science Proficiency Range: 57% 79% Avg. Science Proficiency: 65%

Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Maryland (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Rank: #22.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Rank: #33.
Folly Quarter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-8
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Rank: #44.
North Bethesda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 6-8
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Rank: #55.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 6-8
8810 Post Oak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mount View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
12101 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ridgely Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
121 Ridgely Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(443) 809-7650
Rank: #88.
Robert Frost Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-8
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cabin John Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
10701 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 406-1600
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Urbana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chesapeake Science Point
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-12
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John H. Poole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Ellicott Mills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Hereford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
712 Corbett Rd
Monkton, MD 21111
(443) 809-7902
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Westland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-6515
Rank: #1717.
Severna Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 6-8
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Rank: #1818.
Lime Kiln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Rank: #1919.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-8
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 6-8
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Magothy River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 6-8
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Rank: #2222.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 7-8
9815 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2846
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Centreville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
231 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Frederick Classical Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
8445 Spires Way Suite Cc
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1200
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Glenwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
2680 Rt 97
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fallston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Leonardtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Rank: #2929.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 6-8
2954 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9230
Rank: #3030.
Patapsco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 6-8
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Severn River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 6-8
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Southampton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 6-8
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Windy Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 6-8
9560 Boyd's Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9310
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Hammond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-8
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average public middle schools science proficiency?
The Maryland average public middle schools science proficiency is 34%% for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the highest science proficiency in Maryland?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Maryland include Clarksville Middle School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and Folly Quarter Middle School.

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