For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in 21502, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD are Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Braddock Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
21502, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21502, MD include Braddock Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21502?
2 public middle schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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