Best High Schools in 20742, MD

20742, MD has 3 high schools with 7,910 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 20742 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 20742 exceed expectations.

1. High Point High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Parkdale High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Northwestern High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 20742, MD

20742, MD has 3 middle schools with 3,289 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 20742 score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 20742 meet expectations.

1. Greenbelt Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Hyattsville Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Buck Lodge Middle

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 20742, MD

20742, MD has 2 elementary schools with 976 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 20742 score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 20742 don't meet expectations.

1. Paint Branch Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students

2. Cherokee Lane Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 619 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20742, MD

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

Community Factors

20742, MD has a total population of 9,520 with 94% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20742, MD

12,175

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20742, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

16.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20742, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20742, MD.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20742, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations