For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in 20743, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20743, MD are Walker Mill Middle School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and William W. Hall Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 20743 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20743, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20743, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
William W. Hall Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20743, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Gr: PK | 294 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20743, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20743, MD include Walker Mill Middle School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and William W. Hall Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 20743?
3 public middle schools are located in 20743.
What is the racial composition of students in 20743?
20743 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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