Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Gwynn Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwynn Park Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gwynn Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwynn Park Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
79%
33%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwynn Park Middle School's ranking?
Gwynn Park Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gwynn Park Middle School often compared to?
Gwynn Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gwynn Park Middle School?
711 students attend Gwynn Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gwynn Park Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwynn Park Middle School?
Gwynn Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynn Park Middle School offer ?
Gwynn Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwynn Park Middle School part of?
Gwynn Park Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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