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Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks 221 st of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Ernest Everett Just Middle in Mitchellville, MD, is a public school serving 752 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program: a remarkable 81.1% of students taking the Algebra I exam are proficient, far exceeding the district average of 11.1% and even outperforming most nearby schools, matching only Charles Carroll Middle. However, this success is concentrated in a small group, as overall math proficiency is just 10.2%, highlighting a significant challenge for most students with grade-level math. In contrast, English Language Arts (ELA) is a clear strength, with 43% proficiency—the only school in its immediate area to surpass the district average of 38.9%. This is especially notable given that the school serves a high-needs population, with a free/reduced lunch rate that recently spiked to 92.55%. The school also shows strong results with low-income and minority students, earning a 3-star rating for its work with these groups, indicating effective strategies for closing opportunity gaps.

Chronic absenteeism, a persistent issue, has seen a significant improvement, dropping to 16.1%—now the second-lowest rate among 10 nearby schools. While per-pupil spending is high at $19,086, results are mixed, with strong ELA and advanced math but struggles in grade-level math and science. For context, Benjamin Tasker Middle, just 5.75 miles away, serves a much lower-poverty population (53.78% free/reduced lunch) and achieves higher overall scores (18.9% math, 55.1% ELA), underscoring the powerful link between socioeconomic factors and outcomes. Ernest Everett Just Middle’s ability to match its district in ELA despite these challenges is a testament to its effectiveness.

752

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,086

Per pupil spending ?

92.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Campus Way N
Mitchellville, MD 20721-1856

(301) 808-4040

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Ernest Everett Just Middle usually attend:

High:

Charles Herbert Flowers High

Feeder schools for Ernest Everett Just Middle:

Elementary:	Ardmore Elementary
	Kingsford Elementary
	Lake Arbor Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.1%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Asian:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (25% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Science scores 19 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

District avg24%

Maryland avg37%

221^st of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th 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	31.4	221 of 339	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.6	204 of 337	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.4	215 of 328	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.7	222 of 322	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	212 of 333	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.3	204 of 303	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	209 of 316	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.5	193 of 328	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.2	208 of 317	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.3	221 of 314	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	26.0	230 of 315	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.7	227 of 339	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	212 of 316	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	32.3	225 of 314	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.1	207 of 309	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.4	239 of 324	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.9	204 of 301	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.6	211 of 283	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	76.0	64 of 264	75.8%	★★★★☆
2006	73.1	67 of 254	73.6%	★★★★☆
2005	75.5	62 of 255	75.7%	★★★★☆
2004	71.0	75 of 252	70.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.6	118 of 259	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.2	204 of 303	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.9	94 of 207	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.2	108 of 273	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.0	202 of 288	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.3	85 of 120	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)60th percentile+28 vs school

Hispanic (2021)55th percentile+22 vs school

African American (2021)54th percentile+22 vs school

Female (2021)33rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)30th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2021)29th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I81%+60 vs state

English Language Arts43%-9 vs state

Science12%-19 vs state

Mathematics10%-17 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	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
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	221^st of 339 public middle schools	34.8%		34.6	204^th of 337 public middle schools	39.5%	17	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
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	197^th of 339 public middle schools	41.9%		35.7	200^th of 337 public middle schools	40.7%	3	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
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
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	267^th of 339 public middle schools	21.2%		15.4	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%	38	2.7	4.7	14.4	7.2	25.7	27.4	24.6	25.9			7.7	$17,635	$1,784	$15,851
Walker Mill Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Karen Blvd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4055	1,054	66	16.0	75.6%	24 (2.3%)	722 (68.5%)	281 (26.7%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	41.2	187^th of 339 public middle schools	44.8%		36.2	199^th of 337 public middle schools	40.9%	12	17.2	20.2	4.2	15.4	44.5	42.9	39.3	42.3	33.3		20.9	$17,956	$985	$16,972
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
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
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 339 public middle schools	61.1%		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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest Everett Just Middle

What high school do graduates of Ernest Everett Just Middle attend?

Students who attend Ernest Everett Just Middle usually go on to attend Charles Herbert Flowers High

How many students attend Ernest Everett Just Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 752 students attended Ernest Everett Just Middle.

Is Ernest Everett Just Middle a good school?

Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks 221^st of 339 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ernest Everett Just Middle?

Students at Ernest Everett Just Middle are 85% African American, 13% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Ernest Everett Just Middle in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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