Matthew Henson Middle School

3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Matthew Henson 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Matthew Henson Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Matthew Henson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthew Henson Middle School is 0.54, 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
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State Level (MD)
#730 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
20%
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32%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matthew Henson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
66%
33%
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White
9%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Matthew Henson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matthew Henson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matthew Henson Middle School's ranking?
Matthew Henson Middle School is ranked #730 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Matthew Henson Middle School often compared to?
Matthew Henson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattawoman Middle School, General Smallwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Matthew Henson Middle School?
763 students attend Matthew Henson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Matthew Henson Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew Henson Middle School?
Matthew Henson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthew Henson Middle School offer ?
Matthew Henson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matthew Henson Middle School part of?
Matthew Henson Middle School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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