At a glance
Reported students
874
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Kettering Middle: 874 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10.3:1 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
- 933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Kettering Middle
Kettering Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Upper Marlboro. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 874 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below 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 Black (76.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Kettering Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 85 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White1.6%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black76.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Charles Carroll Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
884 reported students
Samuel Ogle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
806 reported students
James Madison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
800 reported students
Oxon Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
773 reported students
Ernest Everett Just Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Stephen Decatur Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
751 reported students
Public schools near Kettering 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Everett Just Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 752 | 1.3 mi |
| G. James Gholson Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 603 | 3.5 mi |
| Kenmoor Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,021 | 3.6 mi |
| Walker Mill Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,054 | 4.2 mi |
| Thomas Johnson Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,180 | 4.8 mi |
| Benjamin Tasker Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,058 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kettering Middle
What grades does Kettering Middle serve?
Kettering 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 Kettering Middle?
Kettering Middle reported 874 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 933 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kettering Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 874 students and 85 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 Kettering Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kettering Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Kettering Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kettering Middle in?
Kettering 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 Kettering Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ernest Everett Just Middle (1.3 mi), G. James Gholson Middle (3.5 mi), Kenmoor Middle (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.