G. James Gholson Middle vs DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 5.2/10. G. James Gholson Middle is significantly larger with 749 students, about 2.4× the size of DC Prep PCS - Benning MS (311). In math proficiency, DC Prep PCS - Benning MS leads at 39.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
G. James Gholson Middle
Landover, MD
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
749 students
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Washington, DC
5.9/10
Middle School4th – 8thCharter
311 students
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| Metric | G. James Gholson Middle | DC Prep PCS - Benning MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.5% | — |
| Environment Score | 1.4 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #1,059 of 1,363 | #143 of 240 |
| State Percentile | 22th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | G. James Gholson Middle | DC Prep PCS - Benning MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 39.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | G. James Gholson Middle | DC Prep PCS - Benning MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 4th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 749 | 311 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.5% | — |
| District | Prince George's County Public Schools | DC Prep PCS |
| City | Landover | Washington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Landover (20785) | Washington (20019) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,690 | $57,031 |
| Median Home Value | $346,000 | $437,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,764 | $1,174 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.8% | 25.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 24.9% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 36 min |