ISAAC J. GOURDINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Fort Washington, MD with about 574 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, serves as a central educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is named in honor of Isaac J. Gourdine, a dedicated Maryland state senator and community leader who served the region for many years. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and civic responsibility. In alignment with PGCPS district standards, the curriculum at Isaac J. Gourdine covers core subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts, while also offering various extracurricular activities and clubs designed to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic and professional endeavors.
For more information, contact Isaac J. Gourdine Middle at (301) 449-4940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Washington, MD 20744-1498
(301) 449-4940
ISAAC J. GOURDINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Washington, MD with about 574 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:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ISAAC J. GOURDINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.2%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- White
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.