Best High Schools in 20781, MD

High schools
2
Students
4,510
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 20781, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bladensburg High

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students

2. 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

Best Middle Schools in 20781, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,818
Avg actual
13%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20781, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. William Wirt Middle

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1246 Students

3. G. James Gholson Middle

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20781, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
6,328
Avg actual
18%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20781, 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. Hyattsville Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students

3. Robert R. Gray Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 427 Students

4. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students

5. 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

6. Bladensburg Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students

7. Templeton Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students

8. Mt Rainier Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students

9. Rogers Heights Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students

10. Port Towns Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 955 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20781, MD

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

Community Factors

20781, MD has a total population of 14,136 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20781, MD

14,463

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20781, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20781, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20781, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,775 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20781, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20781, MD

How many schools are in 20781, MD?

20781, MD has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,463 students in total.

How do schools in 20781 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 20781 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 20781 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20781?

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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