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Gwynn Park Middle School

8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Gwynn Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gwynn Park Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gwynn Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwynn Park Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1243 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gwynn Park Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gwynn Park Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gwynn Park Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Gwynn Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gwynn Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwynn Park Middle School's ranking?
Gwynn Park Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gwynn Park Middle School often compared to?
Gwynn Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gwynn Park Middle School?
711 students attend Gwynn Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gwynn Park Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwynn Park Middle School?
Gwynn Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwynn Park Middle School offer ?
Gwynn Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwynn Park Middle School part of?
Gwynn Park Middle School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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