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Ernest Everett Just Middle School vs. Benjamin Tasker Middle School

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School Overview

School
Ernest Everett Just Middle School
1300 Campus Way N
Bowie, MD 20721
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Benjamin Tasker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Everett Just 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,058 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Tasker Middle School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
775 students
1,058 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ernest Everett Just Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Tasker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ernest Everett Just Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Tasker Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ernest Everett Just Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Tasker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Everett Just Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Tasker Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1100 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#641 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ernest Everett Just Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Tasker Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
17%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ernest Everett Just Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Tasker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ernest Everett Just Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Tasker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ernest Everett Just Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Tasker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ernest Everett Just Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Tasker Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
234
324
Grade 7 Students
251
347
Grade 8 Students
290
387

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
86%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.25
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ernest Everett Just Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Tasker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ernest Everett Just Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Tasker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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