Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks 215 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ernest Everett Just Middle is a public middle school in Mitchellville, Maryland, serving 795 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ernest Everett Just Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with 88.05% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 35.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.4% at the state level and 36.1% in the district. However, the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform better than the school's overall performance. Compared to nearby schools like Hyattsville Middle and Benjamin Tasker Middle, Ernest Everett Just Middle has a higher percentage of African American students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students.

Despite the higher spending per student at Ernest Everett Just Middle, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.5 in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Kenmoor Middle (12.9) and Hyattsville Middle (11.7). The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 69.43% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1300 Campus Way N
Mitchellville, MD 20721-1856

(301) 808-4040

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,399

Students who attend Ernest Everett Just Middle usually attend:

High:

Charles Herbert Flowers High

Feeder schools for Ernest Everett Just Middle:

Elementary:	Ardmore Elementary
	Kingsford Elementary
	Lake Arbor Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.5%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Asian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^th among 23 ranked middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.5%), Hispanic (11.5%), Asian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest Everett Just Middle is 16.8. 13 middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ernest Everett Just Middle employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest Everett Just Middle is $17,399. 12 middle schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ernest Everett Just Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest Everett Just Middle 215^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Ernest Everett Just Middle in the ranking list.)

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	70.96	75^th	252	70.2%
2005	75.50	62^nd	255	75.7%
2006	73.06	67^th	254	73.6%
2007	75.97	64^th	264	75.8%
2008	33.59	211^th	283	25.4%
2009	44.89	204^th	301	32.2%
2010	34.43	239^th	324	26.2%
2011	38.12	207^th	309	33.0%
2012	32.29	225^th	314	28.3%
2013	36.55	212^th	316	32.9%
2014	37.73	227^th	339	33.0%
2015	26.02	230^th	315	27.0%
2016	29.34	221^st	314	29.6%
2017	34.23	208^th	317	34.4%
2018	38.54	193^rd	328	41.2%
2019	30.43	209^th	316	33.9%
2021	32.28	204^th	303	32.7%
2022	35.32	212^th	333	36.3%
2023	26.65	222^nd	322	31.1%
2024	27.36	215^th	328	34.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.34	85^th	120	29.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.22	108^th	273	60.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.15	204^th	303	32.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.01	202^nd	288	29.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.61	118^th	259	54.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.89	94^th	207	54.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	10	947	8	7	3	n/a	n/a	975
2003	10	947	8	7	3	n/a	n/a	975
2004	23	994	10	12	6	n/a	n/a	1045
2005	13	1093	5	9	6	n/a	n/a	1126
2006	3	1077	13	9	5	n/a	n/a	1107
2007	3	984	14	20	3	n/a	n/a	1024
2008	4	974	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	1015
2009	4	901	10	13	3	n/a	n/a	931
2010	4	917	12	28	1	n/a	n/a	962
2011	4	700	15	20	2	2	14	757
2012	2	695	11	19	1	2	18	748
2013	2	732	14	27	2	2	16	795
2014	1	675	12	31	1	1	15	736
2015	2	597	10	38	1	0	10	658
2016	3	565	10	30	3	1	9	621
2017	3	523	11	23	2	3	8	573
2018	6	662	16	32	2	3	12	733
2019	6	658	14	43	3	1	10	735
2020	5	693	9	60	3	0	10	780
2021	7	705	7	67	4	3	9	802
2022	6	685	8	82	2	3	8	794
2023	3	700	9	75	1	2	5	795
2024	5	663	8	89	2	2	6	775

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	975	51.0	19.1	25.8
2003	975	51.0	19.1	25.8
2004	1045	53.0	19.7	31.1
2005	1126	56.0	20.1	38.5
2006	1107	59.0	18.8	36.9
2007	1024	60.3	17.0	31.1
2008	1015	58.9	17.2	34.3
2009	931	56.4	16.5	35.3
2010	962	48.0	20.0	39.3
2011	757	49.3	15.3	38.3
2012	748	44.8	16.6	38.5
2013	795	49.0	16.2	42.1
2014	736	50.3	14.6	46.7
2015	658	46.0	14.3	51.2
2016	621	38.0	16.3	53.1
2017	573	42.3	13.5	58.5
2018	733	43.5	16.8	57.2
2019	735	45.5	16.1	56.7
2020	780	53.0	14.7	56.8
2021	802	58.0	13.8	58.4
2022	794	58.0	13.6	54.8
2023	795	51.0	15.5	69.4
2024	775	46.0	16.8	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	975	51.0	19.1	25.8
2003	975	51.0	19.1	25.8
2004	1045	53.0	19.7	31.1
2005	1126	56.0	20.1	38.5
2006	1107	59.0	18.8	36.9
2007	1024	60.3	17.0	31.1
2008	1015	58.9	17.2	34.3
2009	931	56.4	16.5	35.3
2010	962	48.0	20.0	39.3
2011	757	49.3	15.3	38.3
2012	748	44.8	16.6	38.5
2013	795	49.0	16.2	42.1
2014	736	50.3	14.6	46.7
2015	658	46.0	14.3	51.2
2016	621	38.0	16.3	53.1
2017	573	42.3	13.5	58.5
2018	733	43.5	16.8	57.2
2019	735	45.5	16.1	56.7
2020	780	53.0	14.7	56.8
2021	802	58.0	13.8	58.4
2022	794	58.0	13.6	54.8
2023	795	51.0	15.5	69.4
2024	775	46.0	16.8	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ernest Everett Just Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$392 (2.7%)	$14,056 (97.3%)	$14,448
2020	$338 (2.3%)	$14,341 (97.7%)	$14,679
2021	$833 (5.2%)	$15,109 (94.8%)	$15,941
2022	$1,686 (9.2%)	$16,607 (90.8%)	$18,293
2023	$1,645 (9.5%)	$15,755 (90.6%)	$17,399

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest Everett Just Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 222^nd of 322 Middle schools	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	735	795	8.2%
African American	658	700	6.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	14	9	35.7%
Hispanic	43	75	74.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	6	3	50%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	69.4%	12.7%

Schools Near Ernest Everett Just Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ernest Everett Just Middle	Public	6-8	1300 Campus Way N	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-4040	775	46	16.8	69.5%	5 (0.6%)	663 (85.5%)	89 (11.5%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	27.4	215^th of 328 public middle schools	34.5%		26.7	222^nd of 322 public middle schools	31.1%	7					45.0	32.9	28.2	35.1			9.5	$17,399	$1,645	$15,755
Kettering Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	65 Herrington Dr	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4060	913	83	11.0	65.5%	13 (1.4%)	707 (77.4%)	169 (18.5%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	27.4	214^th of 328 public middle schools	34.8%		30.3	206^th of 322 public middle schools	36.0%	8	7.0	6.1		8.4	37.2	41.0	34.6	37.6	51.1		16.8	$19,996	$1,603	$18,393
Kenmoor Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2501 Kenmoor Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 925-2300	914	60	15.3	75.6%	35 (3.8%)	532 (58.2%)	273 (29.9%)	67 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	39.3	171^st of 328 public middle schools	47.9%		48.9	135^th of 322 public middle schools	58.1%	36	20.8	14.8	8.1	16.9	47.4	44.0	36.6	42.2	51.7		19.2	$19,547	$1,876	$17,670
G. James Gholson Middle	Public	6-8	900 Nalley Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 883-8390	749	36	20.8	86.5%	10 (1.3%)	469 (62.6%)	261 (34.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.9	310^th of 328 public middle schools	5.5%		8.5	304^th of 322 public middle schools	5.6%	6					21.4	17.9	14.4	17.5				$16,626	$2,253	$14,373
Walker Mill Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Karen Blvd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4055	1,049	57	18.5	75.4%	24 (2.3%)	771 (73.5%)	229 (21.8%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.2%)	30.7	201^st of 328 public middle schools	38.7%		49.6	129^th of 322 public middle schools	59.9%	72	13.7	13.0		10.9	41.0	37.4	33.1	37.3	23.5		13.1	$17,989	$1,506	$16,483
Thomas Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	5401 Barker Pl	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 918-8680	1,239	74	16.7	81.9%	17 (1.4%)	538 (43.4%)	636 (51.3%)	31 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.1%)	20.5	249^th of 328 public middle schools	24.1%		21.9	244^th of 322 public middle schools	24.2%	5		10.4		5.4	22.4	39.4	23.1	28.4	12.5		9.5	$16,629	$1,446	$15,183
Charles Carroll Middle	Public	6-8	6130 Lamont Dr	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8640	1,200	73	16.5	89.3%	35 (2.9%)	301 (25.1%)	829 (69.1%)	30 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	17.6	268^th of 328 public middle schools	18.3%		18.6	266^th of 322 public middle schools	17.4%	2			8.6	6.1	22.5	23.8	23.3	23.4			10.0	$18,041	$2,196	$15,845
Drew-Freeman Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Brooks Dr	District Heights	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0900	1,075	58	18.5	92.8%	11 (1.0%)	798 (74.2%)	257 (23.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	8.4	315^th of 328 public middle schools	4.0%		6.4	310^th of 322 public middle schools	3.7%	5					21.1	15.4	14.0	16.9				$18,305	$2,319	$15,986
James Madison Middle	Public	6-8	7001 Beltz Dr	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2422	839	43	19.7	61.6%	23 (2.7%)	639 (76.2%)	167 (19.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	25.3	224^th of 328 public middle schools	31.7%		30.8	204^th of 322 public middle schools	36.6%	20					28.2	41.5	31.5	33.6			9.4	$15,997	$1,426	$14,571
Benjamin Tasker Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4901 Collington Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 805-2660	1,058	69	15.3	52.5%	98 (9.3%)	751 (71.0%)	136 (12.9%)	40 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.7%)	50.7	131^st of 328 public middle schools	60.1%		58	109^th of 322 public middle schools	66.1%	22	15.5	13.0	10.5	15.0	53.2	54.9	52.2	53.4	56.8	53.8	26.8	$17,148	$1,503	$15,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest Everett Just Middle

What is the racial makeup of Ernest Everett Just Middle?

Students at Ernest Everett Just Middle are 86% African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Ernest Everett Just Middle in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Ernest Everett Just Middle attend?

Students who attend Ernest Everett Just Middle usually go on to attend Charles Herbert Flowers High

How many students attend Ernest Everett Just Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 775 students attended Ernest Everett Just Middle.

Is Ernest Everett Just Middle a good school?

Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks 215^th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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