Kettering Middle
Upper Marlboro, MD · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Kettering Middle is a middle school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The school serves 915 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 61/100 (C), Kettering Middle performs at the state average for Maryland. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kettering Middle has a DataScore of 61/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Kettering Middle has 915 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
Yes, Kettering Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +39, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Kettering Middle is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.