- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowie, MD
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Tasker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051000982
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Tasker Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Tasker Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Tasker Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Benjamin Tasker Middle School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240051000982 · Bowie, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 15.3:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Benjamin Tasker Middle School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Tasker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 1,058
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
1,058 students
What this shows Benjamin Tasker Middle School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Tasker Middle School compares
Benjamin Tasker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
White 10.7%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Benjamin Tasker Middle School is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Tasker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Tasker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Bowie
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Tasker Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Tasker Middle School?
Benjamin Tasker Middle School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Tasker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Tasker Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Tasker Middle School?
45.7% of students at Benjamin Tasker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Tasker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Tasker Middle School is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Tasker Middle School?
Benjamin Tasker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Tasker Middle School rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Tasker Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin Tasker Middle School, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.