Benjamin Stoddert Middle

2501 Olson St
Temple Hills, MD 20748

www.pgcps.org/benjaminstoddert/

560 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, located in Temple Hills, Maryland, is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of core academic subjects, including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, supported by a staff dedicated to student achievement and holistic development.

Beyond academics, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. The school’s administration and faculty focus on character building and social-emotional learning to help students navigate the challenges of middle school. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future education.

560

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Stoddert Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	118
Black	432
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
432 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
118 (21.1 %)
White
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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)702-7500
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/benjaminstoddert/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 196

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 189