William Wirt Middle

6200 Tuckerman St
Riverdale, MD 20737

www.pgcps.org/williamwirt/

1,246 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Wirt Middle School, located in Riverdale, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth through a structured curriculum, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that cater to a wide range of interests. William Wirt Middle also prioritizes community involvement and family engagement, maintaining an active online presence and hosting events to keep parents informed and connected. By focusing on both intellectual development and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

1,246

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Wirt Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	927
Black	217
Asian	80
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
927 (74.4 %)
Black
217 (17.4 %)
Asian
80 (6.4 %)
White
21 (1.7 %)
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)985-1720
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/williamwirt/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,075
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 183

Grade 7 500

Grade 8 563