For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 315 students in 21520, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in 21520, MD is Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 21520 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21520, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21520, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
21520, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 10
| 1 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21520, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21520, MD include Northern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21520?
1 public middle schools are located in 21520.
What is the racial composition of students in 21520?
21520 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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