Summary
Kenmoor Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Landover, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 914 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kenmoor Middle has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from a high of 80 out of 333 Maryland middle schools in 2021-2022 (4 stars) to a low of 171 out of 328 in 2023-2024 (2 stars).
Kenmoor Middle outperforms the Prince George's County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in several key test score metrics, including mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and Algebra I proficiency rates. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.6% to 34.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Kenmoor Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.4% to 76.96% over the past few years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families.
Interestingly, Kenmoor Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While African American students perform well, ranking 75 out of 259 Maryland middle schools in 2020-2021, Asian and Special Education students perform poorly, ranking 98 out of 116 and 101 out of 120, respectively, in the same year. Compared to nearby schools, Kenmoor Middle generally outperforms in mathematics and ELA proficiency, with the exception of Greenbelt Middle, which has higher proficiency rates in these subjects. Kenmoor Middle's higher per-student spending of $21,329 in 2023-2024 may be a factor in its stronger academic performance.
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