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Thomas Johnson Middle

5401 Barker Pl, Lanham, MD 20706Prince George's County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,274
Students
Total enrolled
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,274 students in grades 06–08 in Lanham, Maryland.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,751 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thomas Johnson Middle is a very large middle in Lanham, Maryland, serving grades 06–08 with 1,274 students. The district invests $21,751 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Thomas Johnson Middle

1,274
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
80
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution625 male · 649 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 1,024 students
Student Composition
50%
45%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black45%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240051001175

Academic Outcomes at Thomas Johnson Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20706

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,751Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,751
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,570
Student Support$4,133
Administration$2,610
Operations$3,263
Other$2,175
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,751 spent per student, an estimated $9,636 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
37%
State government
51.1%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,751/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Accokeek AcademyBeltsville AcademyMary Harris Mother Jones ElementaryPort Towns Elementary
↓
Middle
Greenbelt MiddleWilliam Wirt MiddleBuck Lodge MiddleCharles Carroll Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
High Point HighCharles Herbert Flowers HighParkdale HighEleanor Roosevelt High
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPrince George's County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)918-8680
NCES ID: 240051001175
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lanham seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
5401 Barker Pl, Lanham, MD 20706
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.