Ellen Ochoa Middle School

Ellen Ochoa Middle School serves 1,086 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ellen Ochoa Middle School's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,086 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
71%
24%
Black
24%
32%
White
1%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
1,086 students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ellen Ochoa Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Middle School offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Middle School part of?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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