Thomas Johnson Middle

5401 Barker Pl
Lanham, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/thomasjohnson/

1,274 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Johnson Middle School, located in Lanham, Maryland, is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school serves a diverse student population in the suburban Lanham area, focusing on fostering academic growth and personal development within a structured middle school environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards of Maryland, preparing students for the transition to high school through core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often providing elective opportunities to explore the arts and technology.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student support, encouraging families to take an active role in the educational process. As a PGCPS institution, Thomas Johnson Middle utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources, including technology integration and specialized support services for student wellbeing. By prioritizing a positive school climate and promoting academic achievement, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for success in their future educational and professional endeavors.

1,274

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Johnson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	635
Black	568
Asian	33
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
635 (49.8 %)
Black
568 (44.6 %)
Asian
33 (2.6 %)
White
24 (1.9 %)
Two or More
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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)918-8680
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/thomasjohnson/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,098
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 417

Grade 7 415

Grade 8 442