School Overview
Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School (GTJMS), located in Frederick, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Named after Thomas Johnson, the first elected governor of Maryland, the school is situated on Schifferstadt Boulevard, a location historically significant for its proximity to the landmark Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school success.

As part of the FCPS system, Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on core subjects like mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts, while offering a variety of elective courses, including fine arts, physical education, and technology. The school typically engages students through a mix of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement programs. By maintaining close ties with the district’s broader educational goals, the school aims to create a supportive, inclusive, and challenging environment that meets the unique needs of its adolescent learners.
573
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Demographic Student Count
White231
Hispanic142
Black113
Asian35
Two or More50
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    231 (40.4%)
  • Hispanic
    142 (24.8%)
  • Black
    113 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    50 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    35 (6.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Frederick County Public Schools
Phone: (227)203-2550
Website: http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41
Grades Taught
Grade 6 203
Grade 7 184
Grade 8 186

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6203
Grade 7184
Grade 8186
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28649.9%
Male28649.9%
Not Specified10.2%