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Public School | Grades 7-8 | Prince George's County Public Schools

G. James Gholson Middle School is located in Landover, MD and is one of 46 middle schools in Prince George's County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 735 students in grades 7-8.

G. James Gholson Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See G. James Gholson Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, G. James Gholson Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about G. James Gholson Middle School's students and teachers. more

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900 Nalley Rd, Landover, MD 20785

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This Is The School I Go To And I Think That It's A Three Star School Because, The Staff Is Unkind To Most Parents And Very Impaitient With Most Students.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 735

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, G. James Gholson Middle School had 63% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

87%

Hispanic

11%

Two or More Races

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

Prince George's County Public Schools District Spending

$13,858Per Pupil

The Prince George's County Public Schools spends $13,858 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Prince George's County Public Schools District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, G. James Gholson Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the HSA

What is it?

The Maryland High School Assessment program (HSA) includes annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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40%

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Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results (2008)

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Reading

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60%

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59%

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29%

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44%

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60%

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53%

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71%

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83%

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23%

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51%

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70%

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