Ernest Everett Just Middle

Ernest Everett Just Middle

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1300 Campus Way N,  Mitchellville, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.9
3.7
794 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Located at 1300 Campus Way North in Mitchellville, Maryland, Ernest Everett Just Middle School’s (EEJMS) stated mission is to “create a nurturing and respectful environment that provides rigorous and relevant education that equips students for high school success.” Known as the Eagles, students here share a pledge to SOAR, an acronym that stands for being Self-Determined, Organized, Adaptable and Respectful. As part of the school’s vision to provide a supportive environment, all students share the same dress code, sporting school uniforms in the school’s burgundy, gray and navy color scheme. In addition to a comprehensive curriculum of academics, foreign language and technology concepts, the school offers Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) as an academic elective. AVID is offered by interview and application to select students. AVID participants receive academic guidance from college tutors and participate in enrichment activities that help with college access preparation. EEJMS’ unique Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program provides hands-on projects that make today’s technology relevant to students’ daily lives. Topics in PLTW include design, automation, robotics, aeronautics, engineering and science. Students at EEJMS are offered an array of creative and performing arts opportunities including dance, instrumental music, vocal music, media arts and theatre. Student-athletes can compete in both basketball and volleyball.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
35%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
28%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
88.1%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/7/2020
Fantastic neighborhood, Staff that cares, good curriculum and a fine sports program that gets players scholarships; overall a pretty good experience for my family
4.0 Middle School Student
6/1/2019
This school is actually getting better. majority of you people eating the school is telling from your past experience. The is actually becoming a safter place to learn, and they have more opportunities to find your interest in learning. People need to get out with the old, and in with the new mind set of Ernest Just.
5.0 NicheUser
4/20/2015
I played soccer while at Ernest Just and I enjoyed the team and the coach. The parents where very active and supportive.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/28/2025
I have had children attend Ernest Just MS for many years. I can honestly say that this is the first year, under Dr. Whitmyer as the permanent principal, that I feel hopeful. Being an administrator, teacher, employee with the Prince George's County school system is challenging. Even with the challeng...
5.0 other
9/27/2023
i love it its the best school ever
5.0 student
4/19/2021
THIS IS A GOOD SCHOOL NOT BAD IS JUST GOOD YESSIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EAGLESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5.0 parent
8/15/2018
The rating for the school is 4/10 but the school is not bad, its just the kids in the school even though my daughter I was mixed in with bad kids I still believed that shouldn't be in the mmix and stayed herself and if you send your child here just believe in them and encourage them.

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Ernest Everett Just Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mitchellville, MD, in the Lake Arbor neighborhood, and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 794 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Ernest Everett Just Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $562,951. Discover additional schools in the area, like Largo High School, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc, and more. Learn more about what Mitchellville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ernest Everett Just Middle.

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