BENJAMIN TASKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Benjamin Tasker Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bowie, MD with about 841 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Benjamin Tasker Middle School 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 Tasker Middle School, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a public institution serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school strives to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs.
Beyond traditional academics, Benjamin Tasker Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics, which help to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a focus on utilizing technology and collaborative teaching strategies to enhance the classroom experience. As part of the PGCPS system, the school works closely with parents and the surrounding Bowie community to maintain high standards of student achievement and to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
For more information, contact Benjamin Tasker Middle School at (301) 805-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowie, MD 20715-2537
(301) 805-2660
http://www.pgcps.org/~btasker
BENJAMIN TASKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Bowie, MD with about 841 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 841
- Teachers:
- 58.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 841 students
- Black or African American
- 69.9%
- White
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.