Best High Schools in 20740, MD

High schools
4
Students
10,436
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eleanor Roosevelt High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2526 Students

2. Parkdale High

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2561 Students

3. Northwestern High

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2346 Students

4. High Point High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20740, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
3,289
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greenbelt Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students

2. Hyattsville Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

3. Buck Lodge Middle

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20740, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,926
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. University Park Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

2. Greenbelt Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students

3. Beltsville Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1102 Students

4. Cherokee Lane Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students

5. Paint Branch Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students

6. Berwyn Heights Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students

7. Riverdale Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students

8. Hollywood Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students

9. Springhill Lake Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students

10. Friends Community School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Friends Community School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 257 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20740, MD

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

Community Factors

20740, MD has a total population of 31,705 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20740, MD

20,206

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20740, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20740, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20740, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20740, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20740, MD

How many schools are in 20740, MD?

20740, MD has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 20,206 students in total.

How do schools in 20740 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 20740 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 20740 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20740?

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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  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 18%
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20737, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20782, MD

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20781, MD

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20705, MD

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20784, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
20710, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations