Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
56%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School's ranking?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School is ranked #1068 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School?
567 students attend Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School offer ?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School part of?
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
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