BENJAMIN BANNEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Benjamin Banneker Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Burtonsville, MD with about 840 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Benjamin Banneker Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Banneker Middle School, located in Burtonsville, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is named after the renowned 18th-century African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor. The school is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond through a comprehensive middle school curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that cater to diverse student interests. Banneker Middle School is also recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive social-emotional climate, utilizing various resources to ensure that students feel welcomed and challenged. With its proximity to the greater Montgomery County area, the school remains a pillar of the Burtonsville community, continuously striving to bridge the gap between early childhood education and college or career readiness.

For more information, contact Benjamin Banneker Middle at (301) 989-5747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.