Margaret Brent Middle School

29675 Point Lookout Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Margaret Brent Middle School serves 964 students in grades 6-8.
Margaret Brent Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margaret Brent Middle School's student population of 964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
964 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Brent Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Margaret Brent Middle School is 0.35, 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
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
7%
33%
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White
80%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Margaret Brent Middle School's ranking?
Margaret Brent Middle School is ranked #533 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Margaret Brent Middle School often compared to?
Margaret Brent Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardtown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Margaret Brent Middle School?
964 students attend Margaret Brent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Margaret Brent Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Brent Middle School?
Margaret Brent Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Brent Middle School offer ?
Margaret Brent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Brent Middle School part of?
Margaret Brent Middle School is part of St. Mary''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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