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#903 of 1,363 schools in MD
G. James Gholson Middle
Middle School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Landover, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
900 Nalley Rd, Landover, MD 20785
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at G. James Gholson Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where G. James Gholson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,690
Median home value
$346,000
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #86 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
G. James Gholson Middle is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G. James Gholson Middle
G. James Gholson Middle is a public middle school in Landover, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G. James Gholson Middle
What grades does G. James Gholson Middle serve?
G. James Gholson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend G. James Gholson Middle?
G. James Gholson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G. James Gholson Middle rank in MD?
G. James Gholson Middle ranks #903 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is G. James Gholson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
G. James Gholson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at G. James Gholson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G. James Gholson Middle has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is G. James Gholson Middle a charter school?
No, G. James Gholson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is G. James Gholson Middle a Title I school?
No, G. James Gholson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G. James Gholson Middle?
86.5% of students at G. James Gholson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (301) 883-8390
- Area population (ZIP 20785)
- 40,946
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20785; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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