For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 733 students in 20735, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in 20735, MD is Stephen Decatur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 20735 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20735, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
20735, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20735, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20735, MD include Stephen Decatur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20735?
1 public middle schools are located in 20735.
What is the racial composition of students in 20735?
20735 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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