For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 562 students in Derwood, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Derwood, MD is Redland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derwood, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Derwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Derwood, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6505 Muncaster Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-0900
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Derwood, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Derwood, MD include Redland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Derwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Derwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Derwood?
Derwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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