G. James Gholson Middle

900 Nalley Rd
Landover, MD 20785

www.pgcps.org/gjamesgholson/

867 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

G. James Gholson Middle School, located in Landover, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Named in honor of a prominent local educator and community leader, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and college and career readiness. The school curriculum emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during their critical middle school years.

The school strives to build a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents to create a supportive and inclusive climate. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor, G. James Gholson Middle aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for success in high school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the PGCPS district, the school utilizes standardized resources and technological tools to ensure that students meet state benchmarks while exploring their unique talents through elective offerings and school-wide initiatives.

867

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G. James Gholson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	291
Black	557
Asian	11
Two or More	2

Black
557 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
291 (33.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
White
6 (0.7 %)
Two or More
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)883-8390
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/gjamesgholson/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	567
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 6 137

Grade 7 383

Grade 8 347