Enrollment
752
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mitchellville, MD
Ernest Everett Just Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ernest Everett Just Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001223
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest Everett Just Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mitchellville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest Everett Just Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mitchellville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ernest Everett Just Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ernest Everett Just Middle
Ernest Everett Just Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mitchellville, Maryland, enrolling 752 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 752 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 752 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Ernest Everett Just Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ernest Everett Just Middle compares
Ernest Everett Just Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
White 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Ernest Everett Just Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Ernest Everett Just Middle.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ernest Everett Just Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest Everett Just Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ernest Everett Just Middle
How many students attend Ernest Everett Just Middle?
Ernest Everett Just Middle has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mitchellville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Everett Just Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Everett Just Middle is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernest Everett Just Middle?
59.9% of students at Ernest Everett Just Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest Everett Just Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ernest Everett Just Middle is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Mitchellville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest Everett Just Middle?
Ernest Everett Just Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ernest Everett Just Middle rank among public schools in Mitchellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest Everett Just Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville on the city page.
Is Ernest Everett Just Middle a good school?
Ernest Everett Just Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Ernest Everett Just Middle, 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.
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