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Theodore G. Davis Middle School

Q: Is Theodore G. Davis Middle School a good school?

Theodore G. Davis Middle School ranks 138 th of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Theodore G. Davis Middle School in Waldorf, MD, serves 999 students in grades 6-8 within the Charles County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a stable, high-performing option in an area where nearly half of its students come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

The school's most remarkable strength is its advanced math program. Proficiency in Algebra I is over five times higher than the district average, and Geometry proficiency more than doubles the state average, indicating a powerful pipeline for top math students. This is paired with strong English Language Arts (ELA) scores, which consistently exceed both district and state averages. Furthermore, the school has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (18.0%) compared to the district (26.6%), suggesting a more engaged student body. Interestingly, Davis achieves these results while spending significantly less per student ($15,169) than nearby competitors like Milton M. Somers Middle School ($19,744) and General Smallwood Middle School ($20,543), pointing to strong operational efficiency.

However, there is a notable "math paradox." While the school excels in advanced courses, grade-level math proficiency is a weakness, with only 21.1% of all students meeting standards—below the state average. This suggests the school is highly effective at accelerating its top performers but may need to bolster foundational math instruction for the majority. Despite this, Davis has been a remarkably consistent performer, holding a 3-star rating for eight of the last ten years, while nearby schools like Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Mattawoman Middle School rank in the bottom third of the state. This stability makes Davis a reliable choice within the district.

999

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,169

Per pupil spending ?

46.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 753-2082

District: Charles County Public Schools

Students who attend Theodore G. Davis Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Point High School

Feeder schools for Theodore G. Davis Middle School:

Elementary:

William B. Wade Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.7%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg29%

Maryland avg37%

138^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 9Middle Schools in the Charles County Public Schools

20^th 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	138 of 339	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.2	152 of 337	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	148 of 328	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	147 of 322	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.5	86 of 333	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	37.7	184 of 303	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	116 of 316	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	124 of 328	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.8	155 of 317	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.0	141 of 314	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.3	159 of 315	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.1	127 of 339	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.8	108 of 316	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.6	112 of 314	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	107 of 309	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.0	123 of 324	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.4	151 of 301	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.8	120 of 283	57.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.2	120 of 259	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	69.7	30 of 116	74.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	40.8	169 of 303	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.6	142 of 207	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.9	174 of 273	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.9	170 of 288	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.1	92 of 136	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.0	143 of 210	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Asian (2021)74th percentile+35 vs school

African American (2021)54th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2021)44th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2021)41st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)36th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)32nd percentile-7 vs school

White (2021)32nd percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2021)31st percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+5 vs state

Algebra I54%+33 vs state

Mathematics21%-6 vs state

Science19%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, April 23, 2017

As a parent of a student with an IEP, I am disappointed in the lack of follow through of the services that my child is supposed to receive by his case manager and teachers. The school has poor communication from administration as well as teachers. I requested an IEP meeting review 2 months ago that still has not been scheduled. The only people held accountable for actions are the students. Teachers are not held accountable to communicate with parents or implement IEP services. The school has predominantly black students with mostly white teachers and administration. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	55.2	138^th of 339 public middle schools	59.3%		50.2	152^nd of 337 public middle schools	54.9%	14	19.9	21.1	6.0	21.1	55.7	54.5	59.7	56.6	54.2	19.1	$15,169	$672	$14,496
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%)	32.4	219^th of 339 public middle schools	35.4%		29.4	225^th of 337 public middle schools	33.2%	6	9.3	12.0	1.8	11.1	32.0	47.8	43.1	41.1	23.3	14.8	$15,536	$760	$14,776
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%)	33.2	212^th of 339 public middle schools	37.5%		32.5	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%		18.3	10.2	0.0	13.1	42.5	45.4	33.9	40.6	26.0	13.0	$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%)	26.5	241^st of 339 public middle schools	28.9%		23.3	256^th of 337 public middle schools	24.0%	15	8.1	7.2	4.2	10.5	37.5	39.0	33.1	36.3	43.0	12.8	$15,552	$545	$15,007
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%)	38.8	195^th of 339 public middle schools	42.5%		30.6	220^th of 337 public middle schools	34.7%	25	13.5	11.4	0.7	10.8	52.5	51.4	37.8	47.2	16.7	16.3	$17,015	$518	$16,497
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%)	27.6	237^th of 339 public middle schools	30.1%		26.2	239^th of 337 public middle schools	29.1%	2	2.9	9.2	3.7	5.7	40.2	41.0	36.0	39.1	10.8	12.2	$18,265	$1,018	$17,247
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%)	57.4	130^th of 339 public middle schools	61.7%		58.5	126^th of 337 public middle schools	62.6%	4	21.3	20.1	4.9	17.3	61.2	56.7	49.0	55.5	14.8	27.9	$19,744	$706	$19,038
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%)	26.2	246^th of 339 public middle schools	27.4%		22.6	261^st of 337 public middle schools	22.6%	15	9.0	6.2	7.1	7.4	36.9	38.8	25.8	33.7		11.4	$19,366	$1,706	$17,660
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%)	30	225^th of 339 public middle schools	33.6%		20	279^th of 337 public middle schools	17.2%	54	3.4	7.5	0.0	4.4	43.7	42.5	41.3	42.5	7.7	16.3	$18,265	$418	$17,847
General Smallwood Middle School	Public	6-8	4990 Indian Head Hwy	Indian Head	20640	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 743-5422	500	36	13.8	59.8%	143 (28.6%)	235 (47.0%)	71 (14.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.6%)	34.6	208^th of 339 public middle schools	38.6%		37.2	195^th of 337 public middle schools	42.1%	13	13.0	11.3	2.2	16.6	43.2	42.9	40.5	42.1	65.2	17.7	$20,543	$602	$19,940

Frequently Asked Questions about Theodore G. Davis Middle School

How many students attend Theodore G. Davis Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 999 students attended Theodore G. Davis Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Theodore G. Davis Middle School attend?

Students who attend Theodore G. Davis Middle School usually go on to attend North Point High School

What district is Theodore G. Davis Middle School in?

Charles County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Theodore G. Davis Middle School?

Students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School are 70% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% White.

Is Theodore G. Davis Middle School a good school?

Theodore G. Davis Middle School ranks 138^th of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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