For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 727 students in Brandywine, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in Brandywine, MD is Gwynn Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandywine, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Brandywine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brandywine, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwynn Park Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
William Schmidt Environmental Center
Alternative School
18501 Aquasco Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brandywine, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brandywine, MD include Gwynn Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brandywine?
2 public middle schools are located in Brandywine.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine?
Brandywine public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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