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Potomac Landing Elementary

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Summary

Potomac Landing Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Washington, Maryland, serving 422 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 24 districts in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potomac Landing Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (59.95%) and Hispanic (25.12%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's test scores are generally lower than state and county averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 10.9% of all grades proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 23.3% statewide and 10.7% in the Prince George's County district. Potomac Landing Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools for African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Potomac Landing Elementary faces challenges, it is not the lowest-performing school in the immediate area. Schools like Oxon Hill Elementary, Tayac Elementary, and Clinton Grove Elementary have even lower test scores and rankings, suggesting that Potomac Landing Elementary may be performing better than some of its closest neighbors. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 16.9 students per teacher, may be a positive factor in student learning.

422

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

57.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744-6263

(301) 203-1114

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Potomac Landing Elementary usually attend:

High:

Friendly High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.0%

Hispanic:

25.1%

White:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 41st (2023) from a 30th-percentile low (2016)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (28% vs 35% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school28%

District avg24%

Maryland avg35%

Not ranked this year

Potomac Landing Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2023	35.7	502 of 855	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.6	472 of 862	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.6	418 of 802	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.0	576 of 853	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	535 of 857	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.0	571 of 847	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	27.1	590 of 845	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.8	474 of 859	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.3	454 of 867	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.2	434 of 847	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.4	513 of 857	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.2	530 of 853	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	31.6	659 of 855	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	51.1	481 of 850	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.4	485 of 838	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	74.0	201 of 818	75.4%	★★★★☆
2006	78.8	157 of 804	80.5%	★★★★☆
2005	69.0	261 of 805	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.6	248 of 803	69.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.8	122 of 504	75.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.3	441 of 796	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.2	243 of 347	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.5	103 of 546	81.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.4	459 of 788	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)81st percentile+33 vs school

African American (2021)76th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2021)45th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2021)42nd percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2021)30th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Science30%-4 vs state

Mathematics11%-12 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac Landing Elementary

How many students attend Potomac Landing Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Potomac Landing Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Potomac Landing Elementary?

Students at Potomac Landing Elementary are 60% African American, 25% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Potomac Landing Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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