Buck Lodge Middle School is a public middle school in Adelphi, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. It is zoned for the High Point High School attendance area and has a mandatory uniform policy in effect.
Serving 1,154 students in grades 6-8, Buck Lodge 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buck Lodge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buck Lodge Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 29, 2025
School Mascot
Vikings
School Rankings
Buck Lodge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buck Lodge Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
77%
23%
Black
15%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buck Lodge Middle School's ranking?
Buck Lodge Middle School is ranked #1174 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Buck Lodge Middle School often compared to?
Buck Lodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Buck Lodge Middle School?
1,154 students attend Buck Lodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Buck Lodge Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buck Lodge Middle School?
Buck Lodge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buck Lodge Middle School offer ?
Buck Lodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buck Lodge Middle School part of?
Buck Lodge Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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