For the 2024 school year, there are 13 alternative public middle schools serving 1,027 students in Maryland.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland are Crossroads Middle School, Meadowood Education Center and Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 13%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Maryland (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 8
| 5 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meadowood Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1849 Gywnn Oak Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-5362
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-5362
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Homewood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11640 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 16 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rosedale Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7090 Golden Ring Road Suite 10
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1010.
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 7-10
| 49 students
Rank: #1111.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland include Crossroads Middle School, Meadowood Education Center and Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Maryland?
13 alternative public middle schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 70% (majority Black).
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