For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,131 students in 20853, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20853, MD are Earle B. Wood Middle School, Parkland Middle School and Alternative Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20853 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20853, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20853, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earle B. Wood Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14615 Bauer Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-7640
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Parkland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4610 West Frankfort Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-6800
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,092 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14501 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Gr: 6-12
20853, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mark Twain School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
14501 Avery Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 279-4900
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 279-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20853, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20853, MD include Earle B. Wood Middle School, Parkland Middle School and Alternative Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20853?
3 public middle schools are located in 20853.
What is the racial composition of students in 20853?
20853 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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