At a glance
Reported students
1,124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
William Wirt Middle: 1,124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 1,271
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about William Wirt Middle
William Wirt Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Riverdale. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,124 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 (73.9%) and Black (17.2%). English learners represent 45.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 William Wirt Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 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 5 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
- 45.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White2.1%
- Hispanic73.9%
- Black17.2%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Ellen Ochoa Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,086 reported students
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,077 reported students
Thomas Johnson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,180 reported students
Benjamin Tasker Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,058 reported students
Walker Mill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,054 reported students
Buck Lodge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,200 reported students
Public schools near William Wirt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,086 | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Carroll Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 884 | 1.5 mi |
| Hyattsville Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,305 | 2 mi |
| Greenbelt Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,270 | 2.2 mi |
| Nicholas Orem Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,007 | 2.7 mi |
| Thomas Johnson Middle Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,180 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Wirt Middle
What grades does William Wirt Middle serve?
William Wirt 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 William Wirt Middle?
William Wirt Middle reported 1,124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,271 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Wirt Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,124 students and 70 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 William Wirt Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Wirt 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 William Wirt Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.5% 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 William Wirt Middle in?
William Wirt 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 William Wirt Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ellen Ochoa Middle (1.2 mi), Charles Carroll Middle (1.5 mi), Hyattsville Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.