The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Charles Carroll Middle
Charles Carroll Middle serves grades six through eight in New Carrollton, a planned residential suburb of Prince George's County shaped by its mid-century commuter origins and now undergoing transit-oriented revitalization near the Metro station. The school is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, a large district that recently increased its operating budget with funds directed toward teacher salaries and student support, adopted a new evidence-based literacy curriculum, and conducted a boundary review that may affect attendance zones beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Families considering this school should be aware of the district-level redistricting conversation as it could change which students are assigned here.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up the large majority of enrollment, with Black students the next largest group. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The school is a regular public middle school, not a charter or magnet, and serves a broad neighborhood population in a community where major employers such as the IRS and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development drive a daytime population nearly double the resident count. Housing values in the area fall below the state benchmark, and rents have seen a modest decline, positioning New Carrollton as a relatively accessible market within the Washington region.
On state assessments, English language arts proficiency rates declined steadily across the three middle grades, with the highest rate in sixth grade and the lowest in eighth grade. Mathematics proficiency was very low across all three grades, with rates in the low single digits. Science and social studies results, tested only in eighth grade, also showed low proficiency. These scores place the school well below state averages, and a parent considering this school may want to discuss with the administration what interventions and supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks in core subjects. The school did offer Algebra I to some students, with a proficiency rate that was higher than the general math results, suggesting that accelerated coursework is available to a subset of the student body.
Multi-year trend data is limited to a single year, so no trajectory can be established. The school year reported is the most recent available. Chronic absenteeism and graduation rate data are not applicable because this is a middle school without a graduating cohort. Civil rights and discipline data were not available in the provided information, which is a gap that a family may wish to fill by contacting the school or district directly.
The locale itself is a compact city bounded by major highways including the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, which create both accessibility and fragmentation. The area around the Metro station is the focus of walkable redevelopment, while residential neighborhoods remain more auto-oriented. Tree-lined streets with a mix of single-family and multi-family homes give it a settled suburban character, and the city has earned multiple beautification awards. The presence of Amtrak, MARC, and Metro rail at the New Carrollton station, along with the planned Purple Line light rail, makes this one of the more transit-connected communities in the region, which may appeal to families whose commutes involve Washington, D.C.
For a family weighing this school, the central facts are clear. The student population is economically diverse and heavily Hispanic and Black. Academic proficiency on state tests is well below state norms, particularly in math, and the school serves a community where housing is relatively affordable for the Washington area. The district is making investments in literacy and teacher compensation, but a parent will want to understand how those initiatives are reaching Charles Carroll Middle specifically and what the school offers in terms of academic support, enrichment, and a safe and orderly environment.
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