Serving 1,180 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Johnson Middle serves the northern part of Lanham, MD, covering an area of approximately 20 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Johnson Middle School's student population of 1,180 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Johnson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 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 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1118 out of 1,338 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
1,180 students attend Thomas Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thomas Johnson Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Johnson Middle School part of?
Thomas Johnson Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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