- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ernest Everett Just Middle held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 240051001223 · Mitchellville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 14.7:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Ernest Everett Just Middle held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ernest Everett Just Middle 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 752
Ernest Everett Just Middle
752 students
What this shows Ernest Everett Just Middle reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest Everett Just Middle compares
Ernest Everett Just Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~752 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.