Piccowaxen Middle School

Charles County Public Schools
12834 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
616 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Piccowaxen Middle School, located in Newburg, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Charles County Public Schools district. The school is named after the historic Piccowaxen area and serves a student body in grades 6 through 8. It is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement. Beyond core academics, Piccowaxen typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports programs, and arts initiatives, which allow students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and strong communication between staff, parents, and the local community, Piccowaxen Middle School strives to prepare its students for future academic success and responsible citizenship.
616
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (63.0 %)
  • Black
    101 (16.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    64 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    56 (9.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charles County Public Schools
Phone: (301)934-1977
Website: http://piccowaxen.ccboe.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 194
Grade 7 215
Grade 8 207
Gender Ratio