Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Mattawoman Middle School

Q: Is Mattawoman Middle School a good school?

Mattawoman Middle School ranks 225 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

225^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Mattawoman Middle School is a public middle school located in Waldorf, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 887. It is part of the Charles County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattawoman Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Maryland in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 10.1% of Mattawoman students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 16.9% for the district and 26.5% for the state. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.0% to 30.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Mattawoman Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to other middle schools in the Charles County Public Schools district, such as General Smallwood Middle School, Milton M. Somers Middle School, and Theodore G. Davis Middle School, Mattawoman Middle School's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and more favorable student-teacher ratios. The school's consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests that there is room for improvement in the school's overall performance and quality, and addressing the underlying issues, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, could potentially lead to better academic outcomes for the students at Mattawoman Middle School.

862

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,536

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 645-7708

District: Charles County Public Schools

Students who attend Mattawoman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Westlake High School

Feeder schools for Mattawoman Middle School:

Elementary:	Berry Elementary School
	C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.2%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.5%

See top rated Maryland middle schools

Compare Mattawoman Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (21% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg28%

Maryland avg37%

225^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 9Middle Schools in the Charles County Public Schools

21^st of 25Charles County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	29.4	225 of 337	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.0	241 of 328	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.3	223 of 322	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	202 of 333	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.7	202 of 303	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	162 of 316	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	180 of 328	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.8	186 of 317	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.7	199 of 314	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.9	195 of 315	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.3	164 of 339	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.7	166 of 316	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.5	152 of 314	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.1	176 of 309	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.0	198 of 324	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.1	221 of 301	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.1	199 of 283	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.4	97 of 264	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.2	104 of 254	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	49.7	132 of 255	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	53.8	116 of 252	54.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.9	150 of 259	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.3	72 of 116	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.7	196 of 303	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	27.2	167 of 207	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.7	207 of 273	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	27.9	208 of 288	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	17.4	121 of 136	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)42nd percentile+9 vs school

Asian (2021)38th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2021)35th percentile~ school

Male (2021)28th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)24th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2021)19th percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)11th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-12 vs state

Algebra I17%-4 vs state

Social Studies12%-27 vs state

Science12%-19 vs state

Mathematics10%-16 vs state

1.0

1 rating

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Mattawoman Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Mattawoman Middle School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mattawoman Middle School	Public	6-8	10145 Berry Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-7708	862	49	17.5	54.2%	31 (3.6%)	614 (71.2%)	117 (13.6%)	41 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.5%)	29.4	225^th of 337 public middle schools	33.2%		22	241^st of 328 public middle schools	26.5%	16	7.9	13.1	4.9	10.1	37.9	42.9	37.0	39.2	17.2		12.0	12.1	$15,536	$760	$14,776
Theodore G. Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	2495 Davis Road	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2082	999	65	15.3	46.7%	49 (4.9%)	696 (69.7%)	115 (11.5%)	56 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	77 (7.7%)	50.2	152^nd of 337 public middle schools	54.9%		44.4	148^th of 328 public middle schools	54.9%	4	21.5	17.6	5.5	18.8	51.2	60.8	46.5	52.8	47.1	63.6	22.8	25.4	$15,169	$672	$14,496
John Hanson Middle School	Public	6-8	3165 John Hanson Dr	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-4520	727	59	12.3	56.8%	73 (10.0%)	435 (59.8%)	130 (17.9%)	13 (1.8%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (9.2%)	32.5	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%		23.1	234^th of 328 public middle schools	28.7%	22	9.5	9.7	0.0	10.1	30.3	38.1	44.2	37.6	19.3		25.1	24.8	$17,563	$771	$16,792
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School	Public	6-8	2040 Saint Thomas Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-1334	920	54	17.0	59.8%	34 (3.7%)	595 (64.7%)	209 (22.7%)	18 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.7%)	23.3	256^th of 337 public middle schools	24.0%		15.2	279^th of 328 public middle schools	14.9%	23	7.5	5.6	4.4	8.7	24.9	34.0	29.1	29.6	29.2		15.4	21.8	$15,552	$545	$15,007
Gwynn Park Middle	Public	6-8	8000 Dyson Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 372-0120	702	39	18.0	56.1%	27 (3.8%)	537 (76.5%)	110 (15.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	26.2	239^th of 337 public middle schools	29.1%		21.1	246^th of 328 public middle schools	25.0%	7	3.9	11.4	1.0	6.1	39.7	37.0	30.2	35.7	14.8		13.5	21.0	$18,265	$1,018	$17,247
Matthew Henson Middle School	Public	6-8	3535 Livingston Rd	Indian Head	20640	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 375-8550	701	38	18.4	48.5%	81 (11.6%)	440 (62.8%)	98 (14.0%)	19 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.7%)	30.6	220^th of 337 public middle schools	34.7%		26.2	220^th of 328 public middle schools	32.9%		12.3	9.5	0.0	8.5	42.2	36.3	29.8	36.2	7.8		17.0	28.6	$17,015	$518	$16,497
Oxon Hill Middle	Public	6-8	9570 Fort Foote Rd	Fort Washington	20744	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 749-4270	773	59	13.1	94.3%	13 (1.7%)	246 (31.8%)	485 (62.7%)	25 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	22.6	261^st of 337 public middle schools	22.6%		18.3	262^nd of 328 public middle schools	20.1%	1	7.5	3.2	2.7	4.4	42.8	32.4	31.1	35.3	2.6		11.8	7.8	$19,366	$1,706	$17,660
Milton M. Somers Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Willow Lane	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-4663	671	49	13.6	43.2%	189 (28.2%)	331 (49.3%)	72 (10.7%)	33 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.4%)	58.5	126^th of 337 public middle schools	62.6%		44.5	147^th of 328 public middle schools	55.2%	21	22.7	21.7	2.6	20.0	62.7	53.4	51.8	55.9	26.0	54.5	29.1	35.6	$19,744	$706	$19,038
Phoenix International School of the Arts	Public, Charter	6-8	95 Catalpa Dr	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 202-4159	243	15	16.2	42.0%	10 (4.1%)	191 (78.6%)	18 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (9.1%)	20	279^th of 337 public middle schools	17.2%					(n/a)	0.0	9.8	0.0	3.7	22.1	39.3	30.0	30.1	0.0		12.5	10.5	$18,265	$418	$17,847
Stephen Decatur Middle	Public	6-8	8200 Pinewood Dr	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 449-4950	751	56	13.5	75.1%	17 (2.3%)	492 (65.5%)	219 (29.2%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.3%)	24.5	250^th of 337 public middle schools	25.8%		23.7	232^nd of 328 public middle schools	29.3%	18	5.0	3.3	2.6	4.2	42.5	35.0	30.4	35.9	13.2		16.5	16.0	$21,636	$1,232	$20,404

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattawoman Middle School

What district is Mattawoman Middle School in?

Charles County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Mattawoman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mattawoman Middle School usually go on to attend Westlake High School

What is the racial makeup of Mattawoman Middle School?

Students at Mattawoman Middle School are 71% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% White.

How many students attend Mattawoman Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 862 students attended Mattawoman Middle School.

Is Mattawoman Middle School a good school?

Mattawoman Middle School ranks 225^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Mattawoman Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MDMaryland Middle School Rankings

MDMaryland District Rankings

Schools in Waldorf, MD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mattawoman Middle School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.