Thomas Johnson Middle

Public 6-8

 5401 Barker Pl
       Lanham, MD  20706-2413


(301) 918-8680

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 322 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,823 Help


Students who attend Thomas Johnson Middle usually attend:

High:    Duval High

Feeder schools for Thomas Johnson Middle:

Elementary:    Catherine T. Reed Elementary
    Gaywood Elementary
    Glenn Dale Elementary
    James McHenry Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,274

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
African American:
44.6%
Asian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Johnson Middle ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 14th among 24 ranked middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), African American (44.6%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Johnson Middle is 15.9. 14 middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Johnson Middle is $13,823. 21 middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Johnson Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Johnson Middle 244th of 322 Maryland public middle schools. (See Thomas Johnson Middle in the ranking list.)

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 21st of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Johnson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.37 32nd 252 87.3%
2005 84.46 33rd 255 87.1%
2006 84.96 29th 254 88.6%
2007 85.26 33rd 264 87.5%
2008 16.68 244th 283 13.8%
2009 17.48 267th 301 11.3%
2010 23.84 273rd 324 15.7%
2011 19.04 261st 309 15.5%
2012 19.36 265th 314 15.6%
2013 27.08 239th 316 24.4%
2014 45.77 206th 339 39.2%
2015 26.84 226th 315 28.3%
2016 29.48 220th 314 29.9%
2017 30.44 219th 317 30.9%
2018 22.35 243rd 328 25.9%
2019 14.87 269th 316 14.9%
2021 24.48 230th 303 24.1%
2022 32.83 219th 333 34.2%
2023 21.85 244th 322 24.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.91 204th 273 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.90 233rd 303 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.44 237th 288 17.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.99 103rd 116 11.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.19 140th 259 45.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.33 170th 207 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Johnson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.36 196th 210 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Open Quote This school is the worst school your children can go to. Teachers sleeping in class, don't even try to communicate with the principal or the teachers, they never return emails. The principal Owens is very unqualified. I truly feel sorry for the students who want to learn. I see why prince George's county ranks almost last in scores. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Open Quote I am a student at this school. In my opinion this school at times has its bad times, but it has many great teachers who go above the limits to teach students what they will need in the future. The school doesn't get good test ratings but the year I was in the school (2016-2017) we had very high scores in some classes. If you want your child to go to a school where they would have fun learning, have many projects that will be fun, learn many things in different ways, help the environment become a better place with fundraisers and donating, and also experience something they will never forget, I recommend your child to go to Thomas Johnson Middle School. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Open Quote TJMS is the worst middle school any of my kids attended. We moved in a very new and nice area of Bowie only to be in one of the worst school districts in Maryland. Glenn Dale elementary school & faculty was, surprisingly, good. Unfortunately, at TJMS there are a lot bad seeds(6th grade: teachers, assistant principal, etc). There are a few good ones, but not enough for me to give the school a higher score than one star. My child's teachers are very vindictive & I find myself questioning why some of them are still employed. Some of them cuss/yell at or around the students. They are the true bullies in this school. I stopped wasting my time with trying to resolve things with the teachers & assist principal. I deal strictly with the principal.

Anyway, if you've heard anything bad about this school, believe it. It's true! I gave this school a try and had a rude awakening. My daughter is not the same student because of all of their ignorance and unprofessional behaviors. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 95 371 14 4 0 n/a n/a -1 483
1990 91 386 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 83 418 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 78 428 8 10 3 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 74 432 17 12 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 83 432 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 72 486 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 72 486 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 72 515 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1998 53 549 15 15 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 52 521 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 41 568 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 35 640 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 30 736 14 38 3 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 30 736 14 38 3 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 29 766 18 46 3 n/a n/a 0 862
2005 17 833 29 74 3 n/a n/a 0 956
2006 18 942 32 95 6 n/a n/a 0 1093
2007 14 873 21 125 9 n/a n/a 0 1042
2008 11 746 14 138 2 n/a n/a 0 911
2009 9 722 27 145 1 n/a n/a 0 904
2010 7 443 26 150 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2011 13 635 27 233 4 0 20 0 932
2012 16 619 29 240 6 1 20 0 931
2013 19 644 32 276 3 2 16 0 992
2014 19 605 33 311 3 2 11 0 984
2015 20 563 31 370 2 1 13 0 1000
2016 20 548 35 448 4 2 14 0 1071
2017 31 583 41 467 5 3 12 0 1142
2018 26 569 40 520 3 4 8 0 1170
2019 34 627 37 515 5 3 6 0 1227
2020 32 639 35 553 5 2 3 0 1269
2021 30 625 35 578 5 1 8 0 1282
2022 34 621 37 631 5 2 14 0 1344
2023 24 568 33 635 2 1 11 0 1274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 483 36.6 13.1 n/a
1990 495 37.8 13.0 16.2
1991 517 39.0 13.2 16.6
1992 527 38.5 13.6 22.4
1993 537 42.0 12.8 22
1994 548 39.0 14.1 26.3
1995 592 43.0 13.8 33.1
1996 592 43.0 13.8 33.1
1997 615 45.3 13.6 34.5
1998 632 48.3 13.1 36.4
1999 595 48.3 12.3 42.2
2000 635 51.2 12.4 42.5
2001 708 53.0 13.4 47.3
2002 821 60.5 13.6 47.4
2003 821 60.5 13.6 47.4
2004 862 56.5 15.3 48.5
2005 956 58.0 16.5 52.1
2006 1093 58.0 18.8 41.8
2007 1042 59.2 17.6 48.1
2008 911 57.0 16.0 53.1
2009 904 52.0 17.4 52
2010 629 44.0 14.3 59.9
2011 932 56.0 16.6 58.6
2012 931 56.0 16.6 58.3
2013 992 64.0 15.5 62.3
2014 984 66.0 14.9 63.8
2015 1000 65.0 15.3 71.2
2016 1071 74.0 14.4 69.9
2017 1142 72.0 15.8 75.8
2018 1170 72.0 16.2 76.2
2019 1227 76.0 16.1 75.9
2020 1269 79.0 16.0 76.6
2021 1282 84.0 15.2 77.6
2022 1344 78.0 17.2 62.4
2023 1274 80.0 15.9 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Johnson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 483 36.6 13.1 n/a
1990 495 37.8 13.0 16.2
1991 517 39.0 13.2 16.6
1992 527 38.5 13.6 22.4
1993 537 42.0 12.8 22
1994 548 39.0 14.1 26.3
1995 592 43.0 13.8 33.1
1996 592 43.0 13.8 33.1
1997 615 45.3 13.6 34.5
1998 632 48.3 13.1 36.4
1999 595 48.3 12.3 42.2
2000 635 51.2 12.4 42.5
2001 708 53.0 13.4 47.3
2002 821 60.5 13.6 47.4
2003 821 60.5 13.6 47.4
2004 862 56.5 15.3 48.5
2005 956 58.0 16.5 52.1
2006 1093 58.0 18.8 41.8
2007 1042 59.2 17.6 48.1
2008 911 57.0 16.0 53.1
2009 904 52.0 17.4 52
2010 629 44.0 14.3 59.9
2011 932 56.0 16.6 58.6
2012 931 56.0 16.6 58.3
2013 992 64.0 15.5 62.3
2014 984 66.0 14.9 63.8
2015 1000 65.0 15.3 71.2
2016 1071 74.0 14.4 69.9
2017 1142 72.0 15.8 75.8
2018 1170 72.0 16.2 76.2
2019 1227 76.0 16.1 75.9
2020 1269 79.0 16.0 76.6
2021 1282 84.0 15.2 77.6
2022 1344 78.0 17.2 62.4
2023 1274 80.0 15.9 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Johnson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (3.0%) $12,344 (97.0%) $12,725
2020 $336 (2.6%) $12,801 (97.4%) $13,137
2021 $588 (4.3%) $13,235 (95.7%) $13,823

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Johnson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 244th of 322 Middle schools
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12271274
 3.8%
African American627568
 9.4%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian3733
 10.8%
Hispanic515635
 23.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White3424
 29.4%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%80.4%
 4.5%


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Thomas Johnson Middle ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Maryland middle schools.

Students at Thomas Johnson Middle are 50% Hispanic, 45% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,274 students attended Thomas Johnson Middle.

Students who attend Thomas Johnson Middle usually go on to attend Duval High


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