Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head, MD 20640
Phone: (301) 375-8550
District: Charles County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 696 students
Indian Head's Matthew Henson Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Charles County Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Matthew Henson Middle School is a public school in the Charles County Public Schools district located in Indian Head, MD. As of 2014, the students are 64.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 20.7% White, non-Hispanic; 5.8% Multiracial; 5.6% Hispanic; 2.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 28% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 64.8% | 52.5% | 34.9% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 20.7% | 31.6% | 40.9% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 6% | 13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 28% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Belvoir Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Belvoir | VA | 6 mi | |
| 2 | Wessynton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.3 mi | |
| 3 | Plymouth Haven | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.4 mi | |
| 4 | Waynewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 5 | Riverside Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 6 | Riverside Gardens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 7 | Stratford Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 8 | Hollin Hall Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8 mi | |
| 9 | Collingwood on the Potomac | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 10 | Oakbrooke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.5 mi | |
| 11 | Gunston Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lorton | VA | 9.6 mi | |
| 12 | Grove at Huntley Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 9.7 mi | |
| 13 | Holly Station Townhomes | Apartment Complex | Waldorf | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 14 | Lorton Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lorton | VA | 9.9 mi | |
| 15 | Huntley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 10 mi | |
| 16 | Hollin Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 17 | Springfield Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 10.4 mi | |
| 18 | Rippon Landing | Condominium/Townhouse | Woodbridge | VA | 10.4 mi | |
| 19 | Terra Grande | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 20 | Potomac Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 21 | Kingstowne | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 22 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 11.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Vernon | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 2 | La Plata | La Plata | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 3 | Woodbridge | Woodbridge | VA | 9.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Indian Head Naval Base | 5.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 7.7 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 15.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 15.9 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 16.7 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 17.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 17.6 mi. |
| Pentagon | 17.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 18 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 18.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 18.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 18.9 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 18.9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 18.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 20.9 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 26.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 27.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 37.8 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 39.6 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 40.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 41.7 mi. |
| Patuxent River NAS | 42.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 48.8 mi. |
