- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Marlboro, MD
James Madison Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Madison 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 240051001475
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
James Madison Middle held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 240051001475 · Upper Marlboro, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 17.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James Madison Middle held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James Madison 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 800
James Madison Middle
800 students
What this shows James Madison Middle reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Middle compares
James Madison 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, James Madison 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 James Madison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison 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
Similar middle schools in Upper Marlboro
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 (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Middle
How many students attend James Madison Middle?
James Madison Middle has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison Middle?
54.6% of students at James Madison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Middle is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Middle?
James Madison 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 James Madison Middle rank among public schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James Madison 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.