ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Esperanza Middle is a public middle school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Lexington Park, MD with about 902 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Esperanza Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Esperanza Middle School, located in Lexington Park, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district. Situated in a community with close ties to the nearby Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the school reflects a diverse student body that includes many families connected to the military and federal contracting sectors. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.
The campus at 22790 Maple Road provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from athletics and intramural sports to clubs centered on STEM, arts, and student leadership. Esperanza Middle emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the broader Lexington Park community to support student success. Through its balanced curriculum and emphasis on character development, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Esperanza Middle at (301) 863-4016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington Park, MD 20653-9447
(301) 863-4016
ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lexington Park, MD with about 902 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Mary's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 902
- Teachers:
- 50
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 902 students
- White
- 53.2%
- Black or African American
- 24.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.