For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,825 students in 20705, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20705, MD are Beltsville Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and James E. Duckworth. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20705 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Gr: PK-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
James E. Duckworth
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20705, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20705, MD include Beltsville Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and James E. Duckworth.
How many public middle schools are located in 20705?
3 public middle schools are located in 20705.
What is the racial composition of students in 20705?
20705 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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