General Smallwood Middle School

4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, General Smallwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

General Smallwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

General Smallwood Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

General Smallwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Smallwood Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#865 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
20%
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25%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
51%
33%
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White
31%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Smallwood Middle School's ranking?
General Smallwood Middle School is ranked #865 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are General Smallwood Middle School often compared to?
General Smallwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milton M. Somers Middle School, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend General Smallwood Middle School?
457 students attend General Smallwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of General Smallwood Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Smallwood Middle School?
General Smallwood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does General Smallwood Middle School offer ?
General Smallwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is General Smallwood Middle School part of?
General Smallwood Middle School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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