For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,217 students in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kings Contrivance are Hammond Middle School and Murray Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Murray Hill Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel, MD include Hammond Middle School and Murray Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel?
the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance, Laurel public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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