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William Wirt Middle

Public Grades 6-8

283^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 17% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

William Wirt Middle in Riverdale, MD, serves 1,124 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where over 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Maryland middle schools, earning a 1-star rating, but it shows notable strengths in specific areas, particularly in advanced math and serving its African American student population.

A critical challenge at William Wirt is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 28.8%—nearly double the rates at nearby Kenmoor Middle (17.5%) and Greenbelt Middle (14.5%), despite all three schools serving similar demographics. This attendance gap is a key factor in William Wirt's lower academic performance compared to these higher-rated neighbors. The school also spends significantly more per student ($20,748) than many comparable schools, yet outcomes lag behind, highlighting a need for more effective resource allocation.

Academically, William Wirt presents a mixed picture. While only 6.2% of students are proficient in math overall, students in Algebra I perform exceptionally well, with 60% achieving proficiency—nearly three times the state average. This suggests a strong advanced math program, though it may serve a small, selective group. In English Language Arts, 26.2% of students are proficient, which is relatively stronger than math but still below state averages. The school has historically performed better for its African American students (43rd percentile) compared to other subgroups, a strength worth building on. Improving attendance and core math instruction remain the most promising levers for raising overall achievement.

1,124

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,748

Per pupil spending ?

96.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6200 Tuckerman St
Riverdale, MD 20737-1329

(301) 985-1720

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend William Wirt Middle usually attend:

High:

Bladensburg High

Feeder schools for William Wirt Middle:

Elementary:	Bladensburg Elementary
	Port Towns Elementary
	Riverdale Elementary
	Rogers Heights Elementary
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	Templeton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.9%

African American:

17.2%

Asian:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 20th percentile in 2016 → 17th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (15% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school15%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

283^rd of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 25Middle Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince 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	20.1	283 of 339	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.9	287 of 337	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.5	261 of 328	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.3	256 of 322	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.6	225 of 333	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	12.4	274 of 303	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.2	275 of 316	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.6	253 of 328	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.0	256 of 317	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.3	252 of 314	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	15.1	278 of 315	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	17.9	277 of 339	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	14.2	283 of 316	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.6	260 of 314	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	12.3	284 of 309	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.6	290 of 324	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	15.7	268 of 301	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	12.3	253 of 283	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	86.7	28 of 264	89.4%	★★★★☆
2006	87.2	22 of 254	91.3%	★★★★★
2005	85.4	31 of 255	87.8%	★★★★☆
2004	87.0	11 of 252	95.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.3	147 of 259	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	10.7	281 of 303	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.0	198 of 207	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.0	240 of 273	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	14.1	267 of 288	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

African American (2021)43rd percentile+34 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)12th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)7th percentile~ school

Female (2021)7th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2021)4th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts26%-26 vs state

Science7%-23 vs state

Mathematics6%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

My daughter goes to William Wirt Middle School, in last couple of weeks I have not seen any difference in her, She tries a lot to learn English, today I asked her what do you think about your school. She smiled sadly and said, I don't want to complain but there is nothing I can say I have learnt, our English teacher fills blank places in paper and then asks us to fill them in our papers as she has done. I am very sad today!! Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, March 21, 2016

I find the administration there to be a complete and utter joke. The "principal" or whoever they have sitting behind a desk in that school is a complete waste of a salary. He is a bully, a liar and someone who would rather belittle others then fix a problem. He is truly a pass the buck kind of person and its something that is more than glowing when you spend 5 minutes in a room with him. If you have the option of sending your child to another school do so and keep them as far away as you can from this snake oil salesman. If I was his supervisor I would certainly remove him from that position before he opens them up to liability for his actions towards his staff and students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (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	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 Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Wirt Middle	Public	6-8	6200 Tuckerman St	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1720	1,124	70	16.0	96.5%	24 (2.1%)	193 (17.2%)	831 (73.9%)	74 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20.1	283^rd of 339 public middle schools	16.5%		18.9	287^th of 337 public middle schools	14.8%	4	5.4	5.1	7.9	6.2	23.8	34.1	21.0	26.2		7.4	$20,748	$2,235	$18,513
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%)	22.6	266^th of 339 public middle schools	21.5%					(n/a)	6.2	10.2	9.0	8.5	28.8	30.2	17.0	25.2		8.8
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	259^th of 339 public middle schools	23.6%		18.4	293^rd of 337 public middle schools	13.1%	34	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
Hyattsville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6001 42nd Ave	Hyattsville	20781	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 209-5830	1,305	75	17.4	94.6%	74 (5.7%)	319 (24.4%)	869 (66.6%)	25 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	27.4	238^th of 339 public middle schools	29.8%		22.2	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%	27	10.8	8.8	6.6	9.5	35.2	33.3	34.2	34.3	42.9	11.6	$16,910	$1,476	$15,434
Greenbelt Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6301 Breezewood Dr	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 513-5040	1,270	85	14.9	93.1%	73 (5.7%)	619 (48.7%)	490 (38.6%)	64 (5.0%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.3%)	49.9	161^st of 339 public middle schools	52.5%		50.9	150^th of 337 public middle schools	55.5%	11	21.5	21.9	12.5	23.0	40.0	46.4	43.7	43.3	73.5	26.7	$19,284	$1,095	$18,190
Nicholas Orem Middle	Public	6-8	6100 Editors Park Dr	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 853-0840	1,007	62	16.2	96.8%	6 (0.6%)	118 (11.7%)	874 (86.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	32.6	217^th of 339 public middle schools	36.0%		31.2	217^th of 337 public middle schools	35.6%		7.7	8.5	5.8	8.0	45.8	42.2	40.2	42.6	28.6	13.7	$18,238	$2,080	$16,158
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	144^th of 339 public middle schools	57.5%		47.7	163^rd of 337 public middle schools	51.6%	19	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
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	240^th of 339 public middle schools	29.2%		25	247^th of 337 public middle schools	26.7%	7	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
Buck Lodge Middle	Public	6-8	2611 Buck Lodge Rd	Adelphi	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 431-6290	1,200	76	15.7	95.7%	20 (1.7%)	192 (16.0%)	900 (75.0%)	75 (6.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	19.9	284^th of 339 public middle schools	16.2%		16.5	300^th of 337 public middle schools	11.0%	16	4.7	4.0	6.0	5.3	29.7	31.0	25.3	28.6	11.5	10.6	$19,685	$2,098	$17,586
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi	Public	6-8	8820 Riggs Rd	Adelphi	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 952-6300	1,077	66	16.3	92.3%	6 (0.6%)	69 (6.4%)	993 (92.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13.3	318^th of 339 public middle schools	6.2%		14.5	309^th of 337 public middle schools	8.3%	9	3.1	3.9	1.5	2.9	22.4	21.4	17.2	20.5	0.0	4.9	$16,194	$848	$15,347

Frequently Asked Questions about William Wirt Middle

What is the racial makeup of William Wirt Middle?

Students at William Wirt Middle are 74% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Asian, 2% White.

What high school do graduates of William Wirt Middle attend?

Students who attend William Wirt Middle usually go on to attend Bladensburg High

Is William Wirt Middle a good school?

William Wirt Middle ranks in the bottom 16.5% of Maryland middle schools.

How many students attend William Wirt Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,124 students attended William Wirt Middle.

What district is William Wirt Middle in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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