Benjamin Tasker Middle School
- Benjamin Tasker Middle School serves 788 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Benjamin Tasker Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benjamin Tasker Middle School's student population of 788 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 788 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benjamin Tasker Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benjamin Tasker Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #939 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 69% | 34% |
| White | 13% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benjamin Tasker Middle School is Bowie High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Samuel Ogle Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kenilworth Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bowie Kenilworth Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 325 students
0.6 miles
12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301)805-6600 0.6 K-5 325 - Bowie Tulip Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
0.7 miles
3501 Moylan Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301)805-2680 0.7 K-5 347 - Bowie Heather Hills Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 383 students
0.8 miles
12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301)805-2730 0.8 2-5 383 - Bowie Northview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
1.1 miles
3700 Northview Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
(301)218-1520 1.1 PK-5 697 - Bowie Bowie High School Grades: 9-12 | 2367 students
1.5 miles
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301)805-2600 1.5 9-12 2367
School Reviews
| 5 This school is one of the best schools, I went to a different school after 6th and what was taught in 6th was what I learned in 7th Grade, the school is also still tag school, which is more advanced. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Korede |
| 2 This school is ok, The academic level and the extacurricalar activites are ok to. The facilities are good. Very nice. The level of parent involvement are high because they are there for there kids. I used to go to this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - bffgf |
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