Kettering Middle

65 Herrington Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

www.pgcps.org/ketteringms/

874 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kettering Middle School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to foster a supportive environment where adolescents can explore their interests and prepare for future educational success.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Kettering Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing resources provided through the PGCPS district, the school works to integrate technology and standard-aligned instruction into the classroom. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official school website provided by the district.

874

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettering Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	167
Black	668
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
668 (76.4%)
Hispanic
167 (19.1%)
White
14 (1.6%)
Two or More
13 (1.5%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)808-4060
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/ketteringms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 273

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 314