G. James Gholson Middle School serves 897 students in grades 6-8.
G. James Gholson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. James Gholson Middle School's student population of 897 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
G. James Gholson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of G. James Gholson Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
71%
33%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. James Gholson Middle School's ranking?
G. James Gholson Middle School is ranked #1240 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend G. James Gholson Middle School?
897 students attend G. James Gholson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of G. James Gholson Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. James Gholson Middle School?
G. James Gholson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does G. James Gholson Middle School offer ?
G. James Gholson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G. James Gholson Middle School part of?
G. James Gholson Middle School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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