Top 10 Best Maryland Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 50 magnet public middle schools serving 44,708 students in Maryland.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Maryland are Herbert Hoover Middle School, Takoma Park Middle School and Westland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 13%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 70% (majority Black).

Best Maryland Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8810 Post Oak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Takoma Park Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-5220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #33.
Westland Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Roberto W. Clemente Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18808 Waring Station Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 284-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #88.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Mill Middle South
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Boonsboro Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 J-h Wade Dr
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8038
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13737 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #1313.
Silver Spring International Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
313 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #1414.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 Sunset Ave
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1515.
Macarthur Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1616.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1717.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1818.
Accokeek Academy
Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14400 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-3200
Grades: K-8
| 1,609 students
Rank: #1919.
Parkland Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4610 West Frankfort Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #2020.
Parkville Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8711 Avondale Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 809-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2121.
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenbelt Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Breezewood Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,387 students
Rank: #2323.
Thomas G. Pullen School
Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #2424.
Brooklyn Park Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hammonds Ln
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #2525.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #2626.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lindale Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Andover Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 691-4344
Grades: 6-8
| 1,185 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Old Mill Middle North
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #2929.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #3030.
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #3131.
Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Bedford Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #3232.
Argyle Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #3333.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #3434.
Northwest Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4627 Old Court Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-0742
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #3535.
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12701 Goodhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Maryland?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Maryland include Herbert Hoover Middle School, Takoma Park Middle School and Westland Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Maryland?
50 magnet public middle schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 70% (majority Black).

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