Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Kettering 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kettering Middle serves the northeast part of Upper Marlboro, MD, covering approximately 13.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kettering Middle School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kettering 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 Kettering 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
#1061 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kettering Middle School's ranking?
Kettering Middle School is ranked #1061 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kettering Middle School often compared to?
Kettering Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Mill Middle School, James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kettering Middle School?
874 students attend Kettering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kettering Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kettering Middle School?
Kettering Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kettering Middle School offer ?
Kettering Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kettering Middle School part of?
Kettering Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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