Nicholas Orem Middle

6100 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782

www.pgcps.org/nicholasorem/

1,138 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nicholas Orem Middle School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus is situated in a convenient suburban location, allowing it to serve a diverse student body from the surrounding community with a focus on building foundational knowledge and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years.

The school strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. By aligning with the broader mission of the PGCPS district, Nicholas Orem Middle School emphasizes student achievement, educator professional development, and strong family-school partnerships. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary hub for essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and news, ensuring that the community remains connected to the daily life and ongoing initiatives of the school.

1,138

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas Orem Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	905
Black	189
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
905 (79.5 %)
Black
189 (16.6 %)
White
20 (1.8 %)
Two or More
10 (0.9 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)853-0840
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/nicholasorem/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	968
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 237

Grade 7 444

Grade 8 457