Ernest Everett Just Middle

1300 Campus Way N
Mitchellville, MD 20721

www.pgcps.org/ernesteverettjust/

752 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ernest Everett Just Middle School, located in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Named after the pioneering African American biologist and educator Ernest Everett Just, the school emphasizes academic excellence and encourages students to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school community is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond by focusing on both character development and core academic standards.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to student success through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic support services designed to engage the diverse student body. By utilizing the PGCPS curriculum, the school aims to challenge its students intellectually while promoting inclusivity and community engagement. As part of a larger district framework, the school staff works collaboratively with parents and the local Mitchellville community to ensure that students have the resources necessary to reach their full potential in a changing educational landscape.

752

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest Everett Just Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	97
Black	640
Asian	9
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
640 (85.1%)
Hispanic
97 (12.9%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
White
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)808-4040
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/ernesteverettjust/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	683
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 270