ERNEST EVERETT JUST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ernest Everett Just Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Mitchellville, MD with about 733 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Ernest Everett Just Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Ernest Everett Just Middle School, located in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Named after the pioneering African American biologist and educator Ernest Everett Just, the school emphasizes academic excellence and encourages students to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school community is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond by focusing on both character development and core academic standards.
The school’s website highlights its commitment to student success through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic support services designed to engage the diverse student body. By utilizing the PGCPS curriculum, the school aims to challenge its students intellectually while promoting inclusivity and community engagement. As part of a larger district framework, the school staff works collaboratively with parents and the local Mitchellville community to ensure that students have the resources necessary to reach their full potential in a changing educational landscape.
For more information, contact Ernest Everett Just Middle at (301) 808-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mitchellville, MD 20721-1856
(301) 808-4040
ERNEST EVERETT JUST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Mitchellville, MD with about 733 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:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- 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 733 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ERNEST EVERETT JUST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- White
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.