Thomas Johnson Middle School

5401 Barker Pl
Lanham, MD 20706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,344 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Johnson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Johnson Middle School's student population of 1,344 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Thomas Johnson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Johnson Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1059 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Johnson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
47%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas Johnson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Johnson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Johnson Middle School is ranked #1059 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas Johnson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Johnson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas Johnson Middle School?
1,344 students attend Thomas Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thomas Johnson Middle School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Johnson Middle School?
Thomas Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Johnson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Johnson Middle School part of?
Thomas Johnson Middle School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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