Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head, MD 20640
Phone: (301) 375-8550
District: Charles County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 715 students
Matthew Henson Middle School, a public school located in Indian Head, MD, serves grades 6-8 in the Charles County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Matthew Henson Middle School is a public school located in Indian Head, MD. 715 students attend Matthew Henson Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: November 8, 2025
I used to go to this school a few years ago and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The place is infested with rats, the teachers rarely try when it comes to the education, and its entirely just disorganized. The building is dirty, smelly, and run down, and compared to the schools in nearby counties such as Montgomery County and Prince Georges, it's beneath any kind of bare minimum to offer.
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Posted: May 21, 2023
I was recently a student from Matthew Henson Middle School, I promoted to the 9th grade attending Henry E Lackey. I can tell you there are a lot of problems regarding this school, fight, drug use, and much much more. Yes, there are some good people within the Staff of Henson, but overall this school isn't a safe space for children to get a great education. The school wide scores are low, teaching, they just put on a video and say "Make some notes from the video and turn it in when the bell rings." Majority of the time the students don't even bother doing the work, they go to sleep, or be on their phone, or skip class. I highly don't recommend this school nor Henry E Lackey High School
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Posted: September 15, 2022
My daughter loves the teachers and the whole school environment. The staff is really trying their best to stay engaged with families. I approve this school.
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Posted: June 16, 2022
Extremely bad experience from bullying to fights on regular bases. Didnt seem as organized at all kids all over the place. Some staff members showed lack of experience and professionalism like the six grade administrator interim.
Posted: June 16, 2022
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Posted: April 14, 2018
The homework has nothing to do with the topic there supposed to learn
Posted: April 14, 2018
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Posted: April 14, 2018
The teachers allow bullying and laugh at it
Posted: April 14, 2018
Horrible , the worst switch schools for bullying and not being cared for
Posted: February 23, 2018
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Posted: February 23, 2018
This is a great school district. My children have and still are receiving a a great education from dedicated staff that have the students best interest in mind. I moved to this area for the school district and do not regret that decision at all.
Posted: October 26, 2017
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Posted: October 26, 2017
My kids are attending Matthew Henson. They are getting bullied by other students because of the color of their skin. The students do whatever they want and the teachers do nothing to stop them. It is a complete madhouse and it will not get better. We are looking to move out of Charles County because apparently Charles County Public Schools teaches their students to hate kids who are white.
Posted: October 25, 2017
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Posted: October 25, 2017
My kids are attending Matthew Henson and it is a madhouse of kids running around doing what they want slapping other students and running away, picking on others, and overall bad behavior. There has been no recourse from the teachers or staff against these kids who think they can do what ever they want, and are ruining the experience for everyone else.
Posted: June 16, 2013
I was a student at Matthew Henson, and recently got promoted. I got transferred from Davis. To tell you this, the school itself isn't better than Davis. The people in Henson are so much better than Davis. I seemed to be well-respected because I never caused anything. Most of the teachers are caring. But if you're on grade level classes, good luck. Grade level classes tend to be the rudest and most obnoxious classes ever. Counselors really do care at this school, unlike Davis. They really try to help you. Definitely worth seeing!
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| 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. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 18.9 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 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 | 42.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 48.8 mi. |
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