Summary:
In zip code 20664 (Newburg, MD), there is one middle school, Piccowaxen Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 578 students as part of the Charles County Public Schools district.
Piccowaxen Middle School stands out as a strong academic performer within its district, consistently exceeding district averages in nearly every subject. The school is particularly exceptional in English Language Arts (ELA), with a 60.4% proficiency rate that surpasses both the district (45.6%) and state (51.7%) averages. Science is another hidden strength, as 8th graders achieve 37.7% proficiency compared to the district's 19.1% and state's 30.9%. A notable "Geometry Paradox" exists: while 8th-grade math proficiency is 0%, the school's Geometry End-of-Course exam proficiency is an impressive 76.9%, indicating a strong accelerated math program that prepares top students for high school-level coursework. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 and high per-student spending of $18,498, resources that help it achieve results far above the district average despite the district ranking in the bottom 20% of Maryland.
Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern. Overall math proficiency (20.8%) lags behind the state average (27.1%), and chronic absenteeism affects 23.6% of students—nearly one in four—which could undermine academic progress. The school's state ranking has fluctuated, dropping from 98th (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to 106th (3 stars) in 2025-2026, reflecting a competitive environment. For parents, Piccowaxen Middle School offers a strong ELA and science curriculum, advanced math opportunities, and smaller class sizes, but math proficiency and absenteeism are key areas to monitor.
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