Best Schools in 20720, MD

Schools

Students

15,662

Avg actual scores

31%

Avg projected

24%

20720, MD has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,662 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 20720 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 20720, MD

High schools

Students

7,532

Avg actual

33%

Avg projected

43%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 20720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Charles Herbert Flowers High

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2569 Students

2. Bowie High

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2460 Students

3. Duval High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2503 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20720, MD

Middle schools

Students

3,908

Avg actual

28%

Avg projected

20%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Samuel Ogle Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students

2. Benjamin Tasker Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students

3. Ernest Everett Just Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students

4. Thomas Johnson Middle

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20720, MD

Elementary schools

Students

4,222

Avg actual

31%

Avg projected

20%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Whitehall Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students

2. Woodmore Elementary

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

3. Tulip Grove Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students

4. Seabrook Elementary

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

5. Ardmore Elementary

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students

6. Rockledge Elementary

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

7. High Bridge Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students

8. Catherine T. Reed Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students

9. Glenn Dale Elementary

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students

10. Victory Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Victory Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 10 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20720, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20720, MD has a total population of 25,319 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20720, MD

15,662

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20720, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20720, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20720, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

95 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20720, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20720, MD

How many schools are in 20720, MD?

20720, MD has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,662 students in total.

How do schools in 20720 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 20720 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 20720 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20720?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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Actual: 28%
Projected: 23%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 36%
Projected: 27%
Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 26%
Projected: 22%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual: 28%
Projected: 23%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 40%
Projected: 27%
Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 24%
Projected: 24%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual: 25%
Projected: 24%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual: 19%
Projected: 20%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual: 28%
Projected: 23%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 56%
Projected: 53%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations