Drew Freeman Middle

7001 Beltz Dr
Forestville, MD 20747

www.pgcps.org/drewfreeman/

833 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Drew Freeman Middle School, located in Suitland, Maryland, serves as a public middle school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting student engagement through various core subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside elective opportunities that encourage creative and extracurricular growth.

The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. By leveraging resources provided by the PGCPS district, Drew Freeman Middle School aims to cultivate a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for communication between staff, parents, and students.

833

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

118.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drew Freeman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	212
Black	608
Asian	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
608 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
212 (25.5 %)
White
5 (0.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)817-0900
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/drewfreeman/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	976
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 207

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 306