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Benjamin Tasker Middle

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Benjamin Tasker Middle ranks 132 nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Benjamin Tasker Middle in Bowie, MD, serves 1,058 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. This school stands out as a stable, above-average performer, earning a consistent 3-star rating for the past decade and ranking in the 60th percentile statewide, significantly outperforming the district average in nearly every metric.

The school's most impressive strength is its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 55.1% of students proficient—surpassing both the district (38.9%) and state (51.7%) averages. Benjamin Tasker is also a powerhouse for advanced math, with Algebra I and Geometry proficiency rates dramatically higher than district averages (36.7% vs. 11.1% for Algebra I, and 50% vs. 12.4% for Geometry). However, general math proficiency is a relative weakness, with only 18.9% of all students meeting state benchmarks. The school also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at 16.0%, roughly half the district average of 30.2%, indicating strong student engagement and a positive school culture.

Benjamin Tasker is particularly effective at supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 85th percentile for this group. This "high poverty, high performance" dynamic is part of what some call the "Bowie Bounce," where Samuel Ogle Middle (ranked 65th percentile) also excels despite similar demographics, while nearby schools like Kenmoor Middle and Kettering Middle perform significantly lower. Compared to wealthier schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, such as Crofton Middle (72.8% ELA proficiency), Benjamin Tasker's Geometry proficiency is competitive, highlighting the exceptional nature of its advanced math program.

1,058

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,762

Per pupil spending ?

53.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-2537

(301) 805-2660

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Benjamin Tasker Middle usually attend:

High:

Bowie High

Feeder schools for Benjamin Tasker Middle:

Elementary:	Kenilworth Elementary
	Northview Elementary
	Pointer Ridge Elementary
	Tulip Grove Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.4%

Hispanic:

14.5%

White:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 68th percentile in 2022 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 68th-percentile peak (2022) to 61st (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

132^nd of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 25Middle Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 24Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	132 of 342	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	125 of 337	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	131 of 328	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.0	109 of 322	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	107 of 333	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	111 of 303	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.6	134 of 316	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	156 of 328	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.1	177 of 317	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.9	158 of 314	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	36.6	199 of 315	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.3	179 of 339	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.6	197 of 316	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.4	202 of 314	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.8	190 of 309	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.5	199 of 324	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.1	173 of 301	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.3	169 of 283	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.8	109 of 264	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	88 of 254	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.3	112 of 255	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.2	123 of 252	51.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	68.5	60 of 259	76.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	73.4	24 of 116	79.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.7	107 of 303	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.4	120 of 207	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	69.1	42 of 273	84.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.1	139 of 288	51.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.9	77 of 210	63.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)85th percentile+21 vs school

Asian (2021)79th percentile+16 vs school

African American (2021)77th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2021)65th percentile~ school

White (2021)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)52nd percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2021)42nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%+3 vs state

Geometry50%+6 vs state

Algebra I37%+15 vs state

Science26%-4 vs state

Mathematics19%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin Tasker Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4901 Collington Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 805-2660	1,058	69	15.4	53.8%	113 (10.7%)	713 (67.4%)	153 (14.5%)	45 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.7%)	56.9	132^nd of 342 public middle schools	61.4%		58.6	125^th of 337 public middle schools	62.9%	7	21.6	19.6	7.5	18.9	56.1	57.2	52.0	55.1	36.7	50.0	26.4	$18,762	$1,026	$17,736
Samuel Ogle Middle	Public	6-8	4111 Chelmont Ln	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2641	806	52	15.5	55.3%	96 (11.9%)	473 (58.7%)	181 (22.5%)	33 (4.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.2%)	61.8	119^th of 342 public middle schools	65.2%		62.7	117^th of 337 public middle schools	65.3%	2	16.0	18.3	15.0	17.5	60.5	66.2	55.0	60.8	34.1		26.5	$19,528	$1,076	$18,451
Crofton Middle	Public	6-8	2301 Davidsonville Rd	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 793-0280	1,345	78	17.2	19.8%	673 (50.0%)	297 (22.1%)	158 (11.7%)	113 (8.4%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (7.2%)	90.2	29^th of 342 public middle schools	91.5%		91.2	31^st of 337 public middle schools	90.8%	2	38.3	44.8	20.2	43.4	68.5	75.5	74.4	72.8	83.8	80.0	54.7	$14,054	$1,104	$12,950
Thomas Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	5401 Barker Pl	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 918-8680	1,180	74	15.9	94.9%	18 (1.5%)	512 (43.4%)	593 (50.3%)	44 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.1%)	26.6	243^rd of 342 public middle schools	28.9%		25	247^th of 337 public middle schools	26.7%	4	9.1	5.3	10.1	9.0	32.2	40.1	25.3	32.5	57.9		11.9	$17,270	$1,019	$16,251
Kettering Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	65 Herrington Dr	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4060	874	85	10.2	69.5%	14 (1.6%)	668 (76.4%)	167 (19.1%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.5%)	37.1	200^th of 342 public middle schools	41.5%		35.7	200^th of 337 public middle schools	40.7%		10.2	13.9	7.2	12.1	40.9	40.5	46.0	42.4	31.0		18.7	$22,580	$1,151	$21,429
Ernest Everett Just Middle	Public	6-8	1300 Campus Way N	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-4040	752	52	14.4	92.6%	1 (0.1%)	640 (85.1%)	97 (12.9%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	31.4	224^th of 342 public middle schools	34.5%		34.6	204^th of 337 public middle schools	39.5%	20	7.8	7.9	3.5	10.2	36.2	48.4	44.7	43.0	81.1		11.9	$19,086	$1,137	$17,949
Kenmoor Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2501 Kenmoor Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 925-2300	1,021	64	16.0	93.1%	34 (3.3%)	578 (56.6%)	326 (31.9%)	76 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	53.6	145^th of 342 public middle schools	57.6%		47.7	163^rd of 337 public middle schools	51.6%	18	28.4	23.5	7.5	23.4	53.2	52.7	43.0	49.6	59.7		19.5	$21,329	$1,229	$20,100
Charles Carroll Middle	Public	6-8	6130 Lamont Dr	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8640	884	65	13.6	96.8%	21 (2.4%)	258 (29.2%)	586 (66.3%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	24	262^nd of 342 public middle schools	23.4%		18.4	293^rd of 337 public middle schools	13.1%	31	4.8	10.4	8.0	8.8	35.6	34.2	20.3	30.1	81.8		7.4	$18,310	$1,664	$16,646
G. James Gholson Middle	Public	6-8	900 Nalley Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 883-8390	603	49	12.3	95.2%	7 (1.2%)	381 (63.2%)	213 (35.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.5	270^th of 342 public middle schools	21.1%		15.4	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%	35	2.7	4.7	14.4	7.2	25.7	27.4	24.6	25.9			7.7	$17,635	$1,784	$15,851
Ellen Ochoa Middle	Public	6-8	5211 Flintridge Drive	Hyattsville	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 952-6000	1,086	54	20.1	97.3%	15 (1.4%)	254 (23.4%)	769 (70.8%)	43 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	22.5	269^th of 342 public middle schools	21.3%					(n/a)	6.2	10.2	9.0	8.5	28.8	30.2	17.0	25.2			8.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Tasker Middle

Is Benjamin Tasker Middle a good school?

Benjamin Tasker Middle ranks 132^nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benjamin Tasker Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,058 students attended Benjamin Tasker Middle.

What high school do graduates of Benjamin Tasker Middle attend?

Students who attend Benjamin Tasker Middle usually go on to attend Bowie High

What district is Benjamin Tasker Middle in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Tasker Middle?

Students at Benjamin Tasker Middle are 67% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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