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Ellen Ochoa Middle

Public Grades 6-8

266^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 339 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 22% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Ellen Ochoa Middle in Hyattsville, MD, is a large middle school serving 1,086 students in grades 6-8 within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where nearly all students (97.33%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Ellen Ochoa faces significant challenges, with the lowest overall proficiency rates among its nearby peers. Only 8.5% of students are proficient in Math and 25.2% in English Language Arts (ELA), which are well below the district averages of 13.7% and 38.9%, respectively. This performance is notably lower than nearby schools like Charles Carroll Middle (30.1% ELA proficiency) and William Wirt Middle (26.2% ELA proficiency), despite all three schools having similar demographics. A particular concern is the sharp drop in 8th-grade ELA proficiency to just 17%, the lowest in the comparison group. Additionally, the school does not report any data for Algebra I, suggesting that advanced math pathways for 8th graders may not be available, unlike at Kenmoor Middle and Greenbelt Middle.

The most striking positive finding is Ellen Ochoa’s exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.8%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 30.2% and the lowest among all nearby schools. This strong attendance record suggests a positive school culture and community engagement, yet it has not translated into academic gains. The school also has the highest student-to-teacher ratio in the area at 20.1, compared to 12.3 at G. James Gholson Middle, which may limit individualized instruction. Overall, Ellen Ochoa’s data indicates that while students are consistently showing up, the school needs to focus on improving in-class instruction and curriculum to leverage its strong attendance into better outcomes.

1,086

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

97.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5211 Flintridge Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20784

(301) 952-6000

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.8%

African American:

23.4%

Asian:

4.0%

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!Test scores below the Maryland average (16% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 27 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school16%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

266^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 22%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 25Middle Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts25%-27 vs state

Science9%-22 vs state

Mathematics8%-19 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellen Ochoa Middle

What is the racial makeup of Ellen Ochoa Middle?

Students at Ellen Ochoa Middle are 71% Hispanic, 23% African American, 4% Asian, 1% White.

What district is Ellen Ochoa Middle in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,086 students attended Ellen Ochoa Middle.

Is Ellen Ochoa Middle a good school?

Ellen Ochoa Middle ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Maryland middle schools.

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