At a glance
Reported students
1,200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Buck Lodge Middle: 1,200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,172
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Buck Lodge Middle
Buck Lodge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Adelphi. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,200 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75%) and Black (16%). English learners represent 49.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buck Lodge Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic75%
- Black16%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Johnson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,180 reported students
Greenbelt Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,270 reported students
William Wirt Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,124 reported students
Hyattsville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,305 reported students
Ellen Ochoa Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,086 reported students
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,077 reported students
Public schools near Buck Lodge Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,077 | 1 mi |
| Francis Scott Key Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 950 | 2 mi |
| Eastern Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 963 | 2.2 mi |
| Silver Spring International Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,015 | 3 mi |
| Nicholas Orem Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,007 | 3.2 mi |
| Greenbelt Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,270 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buck Lodge Middle
What grades does Buck Lodge Middle serve?
Buck Lodge Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prince George's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Buck Lodge Middle?
Buck Lodge Middle reported 1,200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,172 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buck Lodge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 1,200 students and 76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buck Lodge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buck Lodge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince George's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Buck Lodge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Buck Lodge Middle in?
Buck Lodge Middle is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, which operates 198 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buck Lodge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi (1 mi), Francis Scott Key Middle (2 mi), Eastern Middle (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.