Benjamin Tasker Middle

4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715

www.pgcps.org/benjamintasker/

1,058 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Tasker Middle School, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a public institution serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school strives to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs.

Beyond traditional academics, Benjamin Tasker Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics, which help to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a focus on utilizing technology and collaborative teaching strategies to enhance the classroom experience. As part of the PGCPS system, the school works closely with parents and the surrounding Bowie community to maintain high standards of student achievement and to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all learners.

1,058

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Tasker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	153
Black	713
Asian	45
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
713 (67.4%)
Hispanic
153 (14.5%)
White
113 (10.7%)
Asian
45 (4.3%)
Two or More
29 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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)805-2660
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/benjamintasker/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,058
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 6 364

Grade 7 345

Grade 8 349