Best High Schools in 20783, MD

High schools
2
Students
5,349
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20783, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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 20783, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
3,085
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20783, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nicholas Orem Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 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 20783, MD

Elementary schools
13
Students
7,924
Avg actual
16%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20783, 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. Lewisdale Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students

3. Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 984 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. Adelphi 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 • 683 Students

7. Cool Spring Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students

8. Calverton Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 836 Students

9. Rosa L. Parks Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students

10. Langley Park/mccormick Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20783, MD

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

Community Factors

20783, MD has a total population of 47,374 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 56%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20783, MD

16,358

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20783, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20783, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20783, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,945 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20783, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20783, MD

How many schools are in 20783, MD?

20783, MD has 18 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,358 students in total.

How do schools in 20783 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 20783 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 20783 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20783?

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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