Best High Schools in Chillum, MD

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

The top high schools in Chillum, 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

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Best Middle Schools in Chillum, MD

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

The top middle schools in Chillum, 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

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Best Elementary Schools in Chillum, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,851
Avg actual
18%
Avg projected
14%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cesar Chavez Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Edward M. Felegy Es

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 • 726 Students

6. Chillum Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

7. Thomas S. Stone Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

8. 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

9. Ridgecrest Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students

10. Carole Highlands Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

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Education & Community Snapshot in Chillum, MD

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

Community Factors

Chillum, MD has a total population of 31,268 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chillum, MD

14,285

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chillum, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chillum, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,958 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Chillum, MD

How many schools are in Chillum, MD?

Chillum, MD has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,285 students in total.

How do schools in Chillum perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Chillum score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Chillum don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chillum?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Chillum, MD

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Hyattsville, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Takoma Park, MD

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mount Rainier, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
University Park, MD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brentwood, MD

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Brentwood, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Adelphi, MD

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

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riverdale Park, MD

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edmonston, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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