GWYNN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gwynn Park Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Brandywine, MD with about 616 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Gwynn Park Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Gwynn Park Middle School, located in Brandywine, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, acting as a feeder into the nearby Gwynn Park High School. It maintains a commitment to academic preparation and personal development, aiming to provide a structured environment that helps middle schoolers navigate the critical transition between elementary education and high school readiness.

The school’s academic culture is supported by the PGCPS curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Gwynn Park Middle encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which are designed to foster social-emotional growth and school spirit. By leveraging its resources and the support of the Brandywine community, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Gwynn Park Middle at (301) 372-0120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613-7826
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GWYNN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Brandywine, MD with about 616 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
616
Teachers:
39
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 616 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GWYNN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.