Summary:
Zip code 20715 in Bowie, Maryland, is home to two public middle schools—Benjamin Tasker Middle and Samuel Ogle Middle—serving grades 6-8 within the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Both schools are standout performers within their district, earning 3-star ratings and ranking in the top 40% of all Maryland middle schools. Samuel Ogle Middle holds a slight edge in overall state ranking (119th vs. 132nd) and excels in English Language Arts, with a 60.8% proficiency rate that surpasses both the state average of 51.7% and Benjamin Tasker Middle's 55.1%. Conversely, Benjamin Tasker Middle shines in advanced mathematics, achieving 50% proficiency in Geometry and 36.7% in Algebra I—both well above state averages. Chronic absenteeism at both schools (16.0% and 16.7%) is nearly half the district's 30.2% rate, indicating strong student engagement. However, overall math proficiency remains a weakness for both, with rates around 18% compared to the state's 27.1%.
For parents, the choice between these two schools may hinge on a child's academic strengths: Samuel Ogle Middle offers superior ELA instruction, while Benjamin Tasker Middle provides a stronger advanced math track. Both schools dramatically outperform the district average in all tested subjects, making them reliable "bright spots" in Prince George's County. With consistent 3-star ratings over the past three years, families can expect stable, above-average performance from either school.
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