Greenbelt Middle School
Greenbelt Middle School serves 1,471 students in grades 6-8.
Greenbelt 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 32% (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.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenbelt Middle School's student population of 1,471 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt Middle School is 0.64, 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
#672 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
46%
34%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Greenbelt Middle School?
1,471 students attend Greenbelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Greenbelt Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbelt Middle School?
Greenbelt Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenbelt Middle School offer ?
Greenbelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenbelt Middle School part of?
Greenbelt Middle School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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