Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Thurgood Marshall 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 4% (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 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 704 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall 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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 0.49, 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
#1217 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
32%
22%
Black
64%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is ranked #1217 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Accokeek Academy, Sandburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% 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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
704 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Middle School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Middle School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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